Officer-involved shooting investigated in Allentown

ALLENTOWN, PA — The Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office has cleared an Allentown police officer in a shooting that occurred at the former Good Shepherd Hospital on Jan. 11, 2026.

District Attorney Gavin Holihan announced no criminal charges will be filed against the officer, who shot a woman after she pointed what appeared to be a weapon at him while also holding a knife.

The incident occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. at 850 South 5th St…

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