Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio identified the victim on Tuesday, May 19, as Tymell Millan-Mason. The teen died Monday afternoon at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg after suffering gunshot injuries in the May 15 shooting, according to the coroner.
His death was ruled a homicide.
Allentown police said officers responded to the McDonald’s at 1321 Union Blvd. around 9:10 p.m. Friday for reports of shots fired. Officers found Tymell suffering from a gunshot wound and rendered lifesaving aid before he was rushed to the hospital. Police said the shooting stemmed from a disturbance during which several gunshots were fired.
Family and friends flooded social media with prayers and tributes in the days between the shooting and Tymell’s death.
“I’m Begging You God !!! Please Pray For My Son,” his mother, Isla Millán, wrote in a Facebook post while Tymell remained hospitalized.
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Others posted messages of support as loved ones prayed for his recovery.
“PRAYERS to the MILLAN family,” one family friend wrote online. “I’m praying for strength for yall son, nephew, cousin and brother Tymell.”
Another tribute read: “Your son’s life mattered, and his love will always live through the people he touched.”
A GoFundMe created to support the family described Tymell as “funny, energetic, loving, and full of life,” adding that he was known by loved ones as the “Dancing King.”
“He lit up every room he walked into with his smile, laughter, charisma, and unforgettable personality,” fundraiser organizers wrote.
According to the fundraiser, Tymell was a proud big brother, role model, athlete, and honor student with dreams of becoming an electrician and earning his CDL after graduation.
“Family meant everything to Tymell,” the fundraiser states. “He was the type of person who always showed up for others.”
The fundraiser says donations will help cover funeral costs and unexpected medical expenses for the family.
As of Tuesday, more than $15,000 had been raised toward a $35,000 goal. Click here to donate.
The investigation remains active involving the Allentown Police Department Criminal Investigations Division, the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office, and the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Allentown detectives at 610-437-7721.
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