A pedestrian is accused of firing two shots in the air after an Allentown man stopped his Kia to avoid a collision along a bustling intersection in Allen Township.
The incident began around 11:15 p.m. Friday in the area of Nor-Bath Boulevard and Savage Drive. Pennsylvania State Police in Bethlehem found a 33-year-old man not injured and awaiting the arrival of investigators.
The victim reported driving a white Kia sedan west on Nor-Bath Boulevard when he went through a green light for westbound traffic at Savage Drive.
The suspect attempted to illegally walk across Nor-Bath Boulevard from Savage Drive, state police said.
The victim avoided striking the pedestrian by stopping the Kia at the intersection, according to state police.
As the victim’s vehicle was stopped, the suspect walked toward the back of the Kia and fired two shots from a handgun, state police said. He then ran from the scene.
There were no other reported injuries or damage to the Kia. Investigators recovered a 9 mm bullet casing near the intersection, state police said.
The suspect is described by law enforcement as a white male with blond hair and a blond beard. He is approximately 5 feet, 8 inches to 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing approximately 170 pounds and between 28 and 35 years old. At the time of the shooting, he was wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, jeans and a black hat.
Pennsylvania State Police in Bethlehem continue to investigate and seek witnesses. Those with information or surveillance video footage of the incident are asked to call Trooper Matthew Brennan of the Bethlehem Criminal Investigation Unit at 610-807-3355.
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