ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Four people shot Sunday night in East Allentown are all expected to survive, police said.
Officers were called to the 1100 block of East Clair Street, near the East Side Youth Center, for a report of shots fired at 9:15 p.m., according to a news release from police Capt. Kyle Pammer.
- Police found one victim in the 1100 block of East Clair Street
- Three more people showed up on their own at a hospital
- Investigators are seeking information and witnesses
Officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment.
As police were investigating, three more adults showed up on their own at an unspecified hospital with gunshot wounds, police said.
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"The victims in this incident suffered non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to survive," Pammer said in the release.
Police are asking anyone with information to call city detectives at 610-437-7721 or the police desk at 610-437-7753 Ext. 1. Anonymous tips are also accepted through the Tip411 app on the Allentown police Facebook account or on the Allentown Police Department website.
East Side Youth Center is a nonprofit community organization run by volunteers. It posted a statement Monday on its Facebook page:
"We are saddened by the incident that transpired on our property late Sunday evening. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who were injured. At this time, East Side Youth Center is fully cooperating with the ongoing Allentown Police investigation of this incident.
"It is important to keep in mind that this incident occurred during a time when no youth activities were happening. We are working with APD and the Mayor’s Office to ensure that our facility remains a safe space for young people to engage in athletic activities."
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk's office deferred comment to the police department, which said it had no updates beyond the initial release.
