Allentown, Pennsylvania, January 13, 2026
In a tense incident at the former Good Shepherd hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, law enforcement shot a woman reportedly brandishing a knife. The event unfolded within the last 48 hours, leading to a police response and subsequent confrontation. The District Attorney’s office has confirmed the details, but the woman’s current condition remains undisclosed. This shocking event has raised questions about safety and police interactions in the community.
Allentown, Pennsylvania
A woman was shot by police at the site of the former Good Shepherd hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, within the last 48 hours. The incident involved the woman reportedly wielding a knife. The District Attorney’s office confirmed the details of the event.
The shooting occurred at the location previously known as the Good Shepherd hospital. Law enforcement responded to the scene, leading to the confrontation where the woman was shot. Further information regarding the woman’s condition has not been released.
The former Good Shepherd hospital facility, where the incident occurred, is located in Allentown.
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A woman was shot by police at the former Good Shepherd hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, within the last 48 hours. - Where did the incident occur?
The incident occurred at the site of the former Good Shepherd hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania. - What was the woman reportedly doing?
The woman was reportedly wielding a knife. - Who confirmed the details of the event?
The District Attorney’s office confirmed the details of the event.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Woman shot by police |
| Location | Former Good Shepherd hospital, Allentown, Pennsylvania |
| Timeframe | Within the last 48 hours |
| Circumstance | Woman reportedly wielding a knife |
| Confirming Authority | District Attorney’s office |
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