BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A 21-year-old Bethlehem man died over the weekend after being shot in the city Friday night.<\/p>\n
Jose Yapur was pronounced dead early Sunday morning at a local hospital, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio says in a news release.<\/p>\n
Buglio says he ruled the manner of death a homicide. An autopsy is set for Tuesday, he says.<\/p>\n
\u201cI extend my heartfelt condolences to Mr. Yapur\u2019s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. My thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic loss,\u201d Buglio says.<\/p>\n
Yapur was shot Friday about 5:30 p.m. on the 1100 block of Maple Street, Buglio says.<\/p>\n
The City of Bethlehem Police Department said in a news release that officers observed a .22-caliber firearm at the scene.<\/p>\n
A short time later, officers took a 15-year-old male believed to be involved in the shooting into custody, city police said.<\/p>\n
Due to the suspect’s age, no additional identifying information will be released at this time, Bethlehem Police say.<\/p>\n
In a news release Monday, city police say the juvenile is currently being held on aggravated assault charges.<\/p>\n
Police say they are working with the Northampton County District Attorney\u2019s Office to amend the charges to include homicide and related offenses.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Bethlehem Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Jose Yapur De Los-Santos as they navigate this tragic loss,\u2019\u201d city police say.<\/p>\n
Buglio says the Bethlehem Police Department, the Northampton County District Attorney\u2019s Office, and the Lehigh County Coroner\u2019s Office & Forensics Center are investigating the shooting.<\/p>\n
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