BETHLEHEM, Pa. – New details have emerged about a murder-suicide that rocked a Bethlehem neighborhood.
The community is mourning the loss of two parents, as an investigation into what led up to the murder-suicide continues.
The Lehigh County Coroner said Sarah Rice, 39, and Greg Johnson, 42, suffered gunshot wounds to the head.
It happened on 10th Avenue in Bethlehem Friday night.
Police safely removed children who were in the home at the time.
Three days after the incident, the couple’s home sits decorated in balloons, candles and toys.
Bethlehem Police and the Lehigh County District Attorney are investigating.
Meanwhile, the community is rallying together to support the three children left behind.
“Why wouldn’t they? The community outreach was incredible. That word doesn’t even describe it,” said Lorisa Pineda, chapter coordinator of Fostering Hope Northampton. “It’s a situation that we would step in no matter what.”
The non-profit organization in Easton is helping collect and provide essential items to the family.
Pineda said the family’s wish list was immediately filled and the community support is overwhelming.
“There will be so many ongoing needs for children like this,” said Pineda. “You can flood them with things. But it’s an ongoing need. It’s a forever need that boys and girls and teenagers, they’ll always need something.”
The organization is still collecting donations.Â
The Bethlehem Area School District said two of the children are students there.
The district said they have a range of counseling supports in place, including guidance counselors, behavioral coaches, and specialists, who are available to support students and staff as needed.