LEHIGH COUNTY, Pa. – An Allentown man has pleaded guilty to a 2025 homicide that occurred during an armed game of “quick draw” at a home in Catasauqua, District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced Friday.
Samuel Colon, 24, of Allentown, pleaded guilty in a hearing on Thursday to murder in the third degree, a news release says.
According to DA Holihan, as part of a plea agreement, Colon will serve a minimum of 6 ½ years in state prison. The maximum sentence has not yet been determined, but could be up to 40 years.
Samuel Colon
The man pleaded guilty to the November 2025 killing of Ti’Shaun Singleton at a home in the 200 block of Edward Lane in Catasauqua, a news release says.
The incident happened at approximately 4:37 p.m. on November 8, 2025, when Catasauqua Police and EMS were called to the home for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, first responders say they found Singleton dead inside the home.
Singleton, who was 19 at the time, died from a gunshot wound to the chest, and his death was ruled a homicide by Lehigh County Coroner Dan Buglio.
According to the release, the investigation included the review of nearby video surveillance that showed two people inside the Edward Lane home dragging the victim outside and several people running away.
One person later carried the victim back inside, officials say.
During the investigation, witnesses told authorities that the victim and Colon were playing a game they named “quick draw” and both were armed with guns.
As the men drew their weapons, Colon shot and killed the victim, the release states.
According to authorities, a child, as well as several other people, were inside the home when the killing occurred.
According to DA Holihan, Colon fled the area and remained at large until April 2026, when he surrendered to police.
The gun used in the killing was taken after the shooting and never recovered by authorities.
Colon’s sentencing has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, 2027.
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