Eight Wounded in Pennsylvania Police Shootout

Eight people were injured in a shootout with police in Allentown, PA. The incident took place near the city's Dominican Festival. Yunior Peralta-Quintana, a suspect, faces multiple charges. The wounded are recovering and no officers were hurt. The motive remains under investigation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Allentown | Updated: 27-08-2024 00:25 IST | Created: 27-08-2024 00:25 IST
Eight Wounded in Pennsylvania Police Shootout
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Eight individuals sustained injuries in a gunfire exchange with police in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday evening, authorities reported.

The altercation, occurring near the city's annual Dominican Festival around 6:45 pm, saw officers encountering multiple active shooters. Emergency services transported the injured to local hospitals; injuries were not life-threatening, although one person required emergency surgery. No police officers were harmed in the incident.

Yunior Peralta-Quintana, a 21-year-old Bethlehem resident, was identified as one of the assailants. Facing charges of attempted homicide and aggravated assault, he is currently held without bail. Police have not confirmed if Peralta-Quintana was among the injured or if the victims were shot by civilians or law enforcement. The investigation continues, and additional arrests may follow.

Authorities have yet to determine if the shootout was related to the ongoing Dominican Festival. No further information is available at this time.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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