A shooting near a McDonald’s on Union Boulevard in Allentown left two people injured Friday night, May 15, according to emergency dispatch reports and officials at the scene.
Police at the scene of the double shooting at a McDonald’s in Allentown.
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05/16/2026 1:45 a.m.
Police and EMS were dispatched to the area of Union Boulevard and Nelson Street around 9:15 p.m. for reports of a man shot in the stomach, authorities said.
Numerous police vehicles surrounded the McDonald’s at 1321 Union Blvd., where crime scene tape blocked off the restaurant, and at least one window appeared broken at the scene.
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Dispatch reports indicated one victim suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach, while a second victim was treated for a graze wound.
A male victim was reportedly found lying in the street near Nelson Street and Keats Street after the shooting, according to emergency dispatch information.
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Police confirmed the area was secured as officers investigated the incident Friday night.
It was not immediately clear how many people were involved in the shooting or whether any suspects had been taken into custody.
Drivers and residents were urged to avoid the area as the investigation continued.
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