ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown police are investigating two separate homicides after gunshots rang out just an hour apart Tuesday evening.
Shots were first reported around 6:53 p.m. in the 600 block of Gordon Street, said Allentown police.
Scene on Gordon Street in Allentown
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Officers say they located a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on scene by Lehigh County Coroner Dan Buglio.
No further details have been released and police have not said if anyone has been arrested. Police say the investigation is active and ongoing.
At least 1 dead after 2 separate shootings in Allentown
A second shooting was reported Tuesday shortly after 8 p.m. in the area of South Front and East Susquehanna streets, near E. Cumberland Street.
Officers found a man with multiple gunshot wounds, police said.
Scene at S. Front and E. Susquehanna streets in Allentown
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He was treated on scene and rushed to a hospital where he died from his injuries, authorities said.
A suspect in that shooting has been taken into custody, police said.
Barrett Griggs, 39, of Schuylkill Haven, was charged with homicide and persons not to possess firearms, police said.
Autopsies for both homicide victims are set for later Wednesday morning.
Allentown police said the two shootings are not related.
The Lehigh County Homicide Task Force, District Attorney’s Office and Coroner’s Office are assisting in the investigation.
The City of Allentown released the following statement on Facebook:
“We are deeply saddened by the shootings in our community and are keeping those impacted in our thoughts.
“The Office of Violence Prevention is working with our public safety and community partners to support those affected and help prevent further violence.
“Please do not retaliate. Violence only creates more harm. Let’s continue to look out for one another and keep Allentown safe.”