Published: Jan. 19, 2026, 9:33 a.m.Allentown shooting: Gunfire reported near Haja Rose BowlGunfire rang out around 9:30 p.m. Friday in the area of 15th Street and Sumner Avenue near Haja Rose Bowl. Police are investigating but have not confirmed any arrests.Mike Nester file photo | lehighvalleylive.com contributor

Shots were fired Friday evening in the area of an Allentown bowling alley, city police said.

City Police Captain Alicia Conjour told lehighvalleylive.com the gunfire rang out around 9:30 p.m. in the area of 15th Street and Sumner Avenue. The Haja Rose Bowl bowling alley sits at that intersection, according to property records.

There were no reported injuries. It’s unclear if anyone is in custody.

The investigation remains ongoing, Conjour said Monday.

“We will release more information when we can,” she said.

Shots fired at 15th Street and Sumner Avenue in AllentownGunfire rang out around 9:30 p.m. Friday in the area of 15th Street and Sumner Avenue near Haja Rose Bowl. Police are investigating but have not confirmed any arrests.Google maps

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