Update: Attempted Homicide Charges For Bethlehem Shooting Suspect

The suspect in Wednesday morning’s shooting of a 34-year-old man in Bethlehem has been hit with a slew of charges including attempted homicide, authorities said.

Intersection of Center Street and E. Broad Street in Bethlehem
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Valerie Musson

06/24/2021 9:40 a.m.

Roberto Armando Vadillo of Allentown is accused of shooting the man in the arm near the intersection of E. Broad St. and Center St. around 6:50 a.m., Bethlehem Police said.

The victim was found bleeding profusely in the parking lot of 7Eleven and taken to St. Luke’s University Hospital - Fountain Hill for treatment.

Vadillo was taken into custody following a joint investigation by the Allentown Police Department, authorities confirmed Wednesday evening.

He was charged with criminal attempt at criminal homicide, aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, recklessly endangering another person, firearms not to be carried without a license and possessing instruments of crime, police said.

The shooting remains under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to call the BPD tip line at 610-691-6660, send an email to bethlehempolice@bethlehem-pa.gov, or use the Northampton County Non-emergency number at 610-865-7187.

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