Police find Carbon County man dead inside Allentown Hotel after he barricades himself inside hotel room
- Lori Lee WGOLV
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ALLENTOWN, Pa - Pennsylvania State Police and Allentown Police responded to a scene of an incident on Airport Road today.
At approximately 10:16 am Sunday, Troopers attempted to serve an arrest warrant to a 62-year-old Carbon County man from Weissport, Pennsylvania, for a parole violation, according to a press release.
Police say the individual was observed in the parking lot of the Super 8 Hotel, located on
1033 Airport Road, Allentown, and fled from Troopers into a room in the Super 8 where he
barricaded himself with a firearm.
The Allentown Emergency Response Team (E.R.T.) responded to the scene and attempted to
negotiate a peaceful surrender to the police, according to the press release.
Police say that upon entry into the hotel room, the individual was found deceased.
According to officials, the death does not appear to be suspicious, and there were no other injuries.
Police say the Lehigh County Coroner will determine the cause and manner of death.
This incident is being investigated by Pennsylvania State Police.
Assisting at the scene: Troop M Bethlehem Patrol Unit, Allentown Police Department, Allentown E.R.T., Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.
Airport Road was closed between East Congress Street and Union Boulevard.
Airport Road was reopened at approximately 1:25 pm.
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