Angel Martinez-Velez Obituary – The 25-year-old Allentown man who was killed at a city park on Saturday evening has been identified by Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio as Angel Martinez-Velez. Martinez-Velez was fatally shot around 6:30 p.m. at Fountain Park, according to Mayor Matt Tuerk, who described the incident as a “terrible and preventable act of violence.” The victim was declared dead at approximately 7:15 p.m.
Buglio determined the cause of death to be multiple gunshot wounds, ruling it as a homicide. Further details regarding the homicide were not immediately provided on Monday morning. The Allentown police department and the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office are currently conducting an investigation. Individuals with any relevant information are urged to reach out to Allentown police at 610-437-7721.
