An Allentown police officer knew a fleeing suspect was unarmed and surrendering peacefully when he attacked him with his department-issued firearm, authorities said.
Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca announced the charges Thursday afternoon in a news conference against city police Patrolman Abviud Carvajal.
Both called the assault unjustified against 54-year-old Thomas Kravitz of Philadelphia…