ALLENTOWN, Pa. – An early morning report of an active shooter prompted a large police response in Allentown after officers responded to reports of a man firing a handgun outside a residence before hearing additional gunshots from inside the home.
According to the Allentown Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday to the 400 block of North 8th Street for reports of a male actively shooting a handgun outside.
When officers arrived, police said the suspect had gone inside the residence, where officers heard additional gunfire.
Perimeter established before suspect surrendered
Authorities immediately established a perimeter around the residence as officers worked to safely resolve the incident…