Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of 10th Avenue at about 10:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, after a 911 call from an adult who had just dropped off a child at the residence, according to Bethlehem police. The child entered the home, then ran back outside and reported that something serious had occurred inside.
Responding officers located two deceased adults and a firearm in the basement of the residence, police said. Two additional juveniles were found inside the home and were safely removed by officers. An older adult was also located in another part of the residence and appeared to be unaware of the incident. Police said that individual is not considered a suspect.
The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said a 39-year-old woman was found dead at the scene, having suffered apparent gunshot injuries. She was pronounced dead at 11:22 p.m., the coroner said…