One dead after shooting at birthday party in Allentown

ALLENTOWN, LEHIGH COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man is dead after a fatal shooting in Allentown Saturday night, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney.

Authorities say an Alburtis resident, 33-year-old Miguel Dalmasi, was found dead at the scene.

Officials say the shooting occurred just before 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of South Dauphin Street and East Walnut Street.

According to a report, Dalmasi was at a party for a one-year-old relative when a dispute that started outside the party broke out between two groups of people who were not invited and were trying to go inside the property.

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Shots were then fired outside the property striking Mr. Dalmasi multiple times before the group fled the scene, authorities said.

The Lehigh Valley coroner is ruling the death a homicide, but authorities say they have no suspects or warrants issued at this time.

The case is being investigated by the Allentown Police Department, the Lehigh County Coroner’s
Office, the Lehigh County Homicide Task Force, and the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office.

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