ALLENTOWN, Pa. – At least one person died and another was injured after a violent night in Allentown.
Gunfire erupted in two separate shootings, 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. Police say the investigation is active and ongoing.
A second shooting was reported Tuesday shortly after 8 p.m. in the area of South Front and East Susquehanna streets.
Scene at S. Front and E. Susquehanna streets in Allentown
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At least one person was injured in that incident.
It is not known if the two shootings are related in any way.
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.”
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