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19-Year-Old Killed in Catasauqua Home Ruled Homicide as Autopsy Set Today

Autopsy is scheduled today following notification of the victim's family.

Overview

  • The Allentown teen was found with a gunshot wound inside a residence in the 200 block of Edward Lane on Saturday and was pronounced dead at 5:46 p.m.
  • Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio ruled the death a homicide, with a radiology exam and autopsy scheduled for Monday.
  • Authorities have confirmed the victim’s identity to relatives but are withholding his name until after the autopsy.
  • The Lehigh County Homicide Task Force is leading the active investigation with Catasauqua police, the district attorney’s office, Pennsylvania State Police, and North Catasauqua police assisting.
  • Officials have not disclosed what led to the shooting or whether anyone is in custody, and they anticipate releasing additional information later.