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Charges Filed In Deadly Shooting At 1-Year-Old's Birthday Party In Allentown: DA
An Allentown man faces homicide charges for the February killing of Miguel Dalmasi, prosecutors announced Tuesday, July 9.
Roberto Gonzalez, 25, is also charged with reckless endangerment and weapons offenses, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office.
Dalmasi, of Alburtis, was shot and killed during a birthday party for a 1-year-old relative on Feb. 17, authorities have said. The party was being held at the East Side Fire Social Hall, 405 E. Walnut St., when "several unknown men" wearing ski masks and hoodies showed up outside, according to investigators. …
Man Killed In Allentown Shooting Was Father Of Two, Loved Ones Say
Family members said Miguel Steven Dalmasi leaves behind two young sons and a stepdaughter.
Dalmasi, 33, of Alburtis, died after being shot near the corner of East Walnut and South Dauphin streets on Saturday night, Feb. 17, authorities have said.
His cause of death was ruled multiple gunshot wounds following an autopsy on Tuesday, Feb. 20, and the manner of death was homicide, according to the Coroner's Office.
On a GoFundMe set up to assist with funeral costs, loved ones said Dalmasi was "the light in a dark room."
"His personality was one like no other," wrote his…