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Police in Allentown, Pennsylvania responded to a capturing that started when two teams opened fired at one another throughout an annual Dominican Competition on Sunday evening.
Allentown Cops additionally opened hearth within the incident, which occurred at about 6:45 p.m. within the 100 block of North Seventh Avenue, Lehigh County District Legal professional Gavin Holihan stated, in accordance with LehighValleyNews.com.
A number of individuals had been wounded and transported to native hospitals.
“Proper now it seems there are not any fatalities and no Allentown law enforcement officials that had been injured,” Holihan advised the outlet.
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A number of individuals had been wounded and transported to native hospitals. (Getty Photographs)
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk stated he’s conscious of the violence that unfolded Sunday evening however stated there isn’t a ongoing hazard to the general public.
“I am extremely disenchanted that persons are making dangerous selections in Allentown,” he wrote on the social media platform X. “Our neighbors haven’t any persistence for people who would make our streets unsafe. This conduct is unacceptable and we’ll proceed to take the required steps to guard everybody from hurt.”
“I’m extremely disenchanted that persons are making dangerous selections in Allentown. Our neighbors haven’t any persistence for people who would make our streets unsafe. This conduct is unacceptable and we’ll proceed to take the required steps to guard everybody from hurt.,” stated Mayor Matt Tuerk.
State Rep. Josh Siegel, a Democrat, stated the capturing occurred throughout a day of celebration as Allentown held its annual Dominican Competition within the downtown space.
“Right now was a day of celebration and recognition of our metropolis’s range and vibrant neighborhood,” Siegel advised LehighValleyNews.com. “We must not ever enable these situations to rob our metropolis of its constructive momentum and progress. Allentown is stronger than the few who lack respect for its legal guidelines.”
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The capturing occurred at about 6:45 p.m. within the 100 block of North Seventh Avenue in Allentown, Pennsylvania. (iStock)
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Siegel, who represents the realm the place the shootings occurred, stated he was optimistic that police and the district legal professional’s workplace would maintain the individuals accountable accountable for the capturing.
“I am appalled by yet one more incident of violence in my district staining our metropolis streets with blood and depriving our residents and neighbors of peace of thoughts,” he stated. “Violent perpetrators won’t ever be victorious although and Allentown won’t allow them to deprive our neighborhood of the security it deserves.”
Holihan stated the capturing stays below investigation and that it’s too early to ascertain a motive.
