ALLENTOWN, PA – Police officers observed an assault in progress Friday night and responded quickly. According to police, officers on patrol witnessed an assault in the area of 8th St. and Maple St.
“Patrol officers gave chase to the suspect at which point the suspect brandished a firearm and fired at officers. An Allentown Police Officer did return fire, striking the suspect,” police reported.
The officers immediately began to provide the suspect with first aid until Allentown EMS arrived on scene.
The suspect was transported by Allentown EMS to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Allentown Police Chief Michael Becker said the investigation is ongoing and is being conducted by the Allentown Police Department, the Lehigh County Homicide Task Force, Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office, and the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.
The Allentown Police Department is asking anyone with information to call Detectives at 610-437-7721 or the Police Desk at 610-437-7753