North Whitehall Township, January 25, 2026
A 27-year-old armed man was shot and wounded by a Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team member during a standoff in North Whitehall Township. The incident began when police responded to reports of a disturbance involving a man with a gun. After multiple attempts at negotiation, the standoff escalated, resulting in the man firing his weapon. He was subsequently shot by law enforcement and transported to a hospital for treatment. No officers were harmed in the incident.
North Whitehall Township
A 27-year-old armed man was shot and wounded by a Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) member on Saturday, January 24, 2026, after a standoff in North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. The man, whose identity has not been released, was transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest for his injuries. No law enforcement officers were harmed during the incident.
Incident Details
Pennsylvania State Police Troopers from PSP Bethlehem were dispatched at approximately 11:03 a.m. on Saturday to a residence in the 2800 block of North Whitehall Township following a report of a disturbance involving a man with a gun. Upon arrival, troopers located the 27-year-old man seated in the driver’s seat of a 2009 Toyota Camry, parked in the driveway, with a handgun in his possession.
Troopers established a perimeter around the vehicle and attempted to engage with the man to encourage him to exit peacefully. During this period, the man discharged his firearm from inside the vehicle multiple times and repeatedly pointed the weapon at troopers. The Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team was called to the scene to assist in negotiations for a peaceful resolution.
At approximately 2:00 p.m., the man again fired his weapon from the vehicle. In response, a S.E.R.T. member shot the man, ending the standoff.
Investigation Underway
The wounded man received immediate treatment at the scene from Northern Valley EMS before being transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest for his injuries. The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Major Case Team is actively investigating the shooting, with assistance from the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in North Whitehall Township on Saturday?
- A 27-year-old armed man was shot and wounded by a Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) member after a standoff where he fired his weapon and pointed it at troopers.
- When did the incident occur?
- The incident began around 11:03 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2026, and concluded around 2:00 p.m..
- Where did the shooting take place?
- The shooting occurred at a residence in the 2800 block of North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
- Were any law enforcement officers injured?
- No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
- Is the identity of the man who was shot known?
- The identity of the wounded man has not been released by authorities.
- Who is investigating the shooting?
- The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Major Case Team is investigating the shooting, with assistance from the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office.
Key Incident Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Officer-involved shooting during a standoff. |
| Location | North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. |
| Date | Saturday, January 24, 2026. |
| Time of Dispatch | Approximately 11:03 a.m.. |
| Time of Shooting | Approximately 2:00 p.m.. |
| Individuals Involved | One 27-year-old armed man, Pennsylvania State Police Troopers, and a S.E.R.T. member. |
| Man’s Condition | Wounded, transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. |
| Law Enforcement Injuries | None. |
| Investigating Agencies | PSP Troop M Major Case Team and Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office. |
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