BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Bethlehem Police said a man has life-threatening injuries after he and another man were shot Thursday night.
Officers were sent to to the 1100 block of Merriman Court for a report of a gunshot victim shortly after 6 p.m. for a report of a gunshot victim, the Bethlehem Police Department said in a news release.
Officers found a man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound at the 1200 block of Flower Drive, city police said.
Police said crews brought the man to a local hospital for treatment.
Several minutes later, police were told a second man with a gunshot wound had arrived at a local hospital, according to the news release.
City police said the second man is reported to have life-threatening injuries.
Investigators believe both victims were injured during the same incident. At this time, no suspects are in custody, city police said.
The Bethlehem Police Department said it is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance and encourage anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information that could assist with the investigation to contact police.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Bethlehem Police Department at 610-865-7000 or email policeintel@bethlehem-pa.gov.