ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A shooting investigation is underway after police say a 28-year-old woman was shot and killed, and a man injured in Allentown Sunday morning.
Police say the woman, identified as Blessing Alida Taveras, of Schnecksville, was found with a "wound consistent with a gunshot" on the 1000 block of Union Boulevard around 4:15 a.m.
CPR was administered at the scene, but she succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital.
The Lehigh County Coroner confirmed her death was caused by a fatal gunshot wound.
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A short time later, police say a 28-year-old man arrived by private vehicle to a local hospital with a "wound consistent with a gunshot" to the leg. His injuries are said to be non-life-threatening.
Police say they believe both injuries stemmed from the same incident, and are currently investigating.