Big Woody’s shooting: No charges for gunman in East Allentown fatal incident

A man who fired shots at three people, killing one and injuring two, at an East Allentown bar was justified in his use of force, authorities said.

Gunfire erupted around 1:30 a.m. Dec. 19, 2025 at Big Woody’s restaurant, in the 1300 block of Hanover Avenue. Three people were found with gunshot wounds and taken to area hospitals for treatment.

David J. Gibbs, 34, of Allentown was pronounced dead at 2:40 a.m. Dec. 19, 2025 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg in Bethlehem. Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio ruled the death a homicide caused by gunshot wounds…

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