Published June 03. 2026 11:03AM<\/p>\n
74-year-old Cementon man killed<\/p>\n
A 17-year-old has been charged as an adult for the May 28 shooting of a 74-year-old man in Whitehall.<\/p>\n
Fernando Guerrero Tabera died at the scene in the 5100 block of Third Street, Cementon. Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio said Tabera died from gunshot injuries and ruled his death a homicide.<\/p>\n
According to reports, Elijah Ceballos, a resident of the same area of Cementon, allegedly shot Tabera as he was sitting on his son\u2019s porch approximately 5 p.m. May 28. Emergency responders arrived to find Tabera had gunshot wounds to his torso, leg and chin, according to court documents.<\/p>\n
According to reports, Ceballos\u2019 father helped Whitehall Township police identify his son and allowed the family\u2019s home to be searched.<\/p>\n
Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan said a weapon matching the gun involved in the shooting and clothing believed to be worn by Ceballos were found in the home.<\/p>\n
Whitehall Township police took Ceballos into custody. He has been charged with criminal homicide and for carrying a firearm without a license, both felonies, as well as possession of a firearm by a minor and possession of a weapon, both misdemeanors.<\/p>\n
Whitehall Township Police Department, the Lehigh County Homicide Task Force, Lehigh County District Attorney\u2019s Office and the Lehigh County Coroner\u2019s Office continue to investigate and work to determine a motive for the shooting.<\/p>\n
Cabellos appeared May 29 before Magisterial District Judge Todd P. Heffelfinger, who denied his bail and ordered him to Lehigh County Jail.<\/p>\n
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. June 3.<\/p>\n
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