Crime & Safety

Boy Shot on Ontario Street

Police are investigating the shooting of a boy near Fountain Hill shortly after midnight on Saturday.

Bethlehem Police are investigating the shooting of a boy in the 600 block of Ontario Street near Fountain Hill very early Saturday morning.

The boy was taken to a hospital for treatment. Officials did not say how seriously he was injured.

Emergency radio reports said the victim was shot in the leg, according to The Express Times.

Police have provided no further details on the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call Bethlehem Police at 610-865-7187 or Det. Christopher Beebe at 610-997-7681.


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