At a Glance
- Two people found dead in Bethlehem home.
- Suspected murder-suicide, names withheld until autopsies.
- Coroner says investigation ongoing.
A man and a woman were discovered dead in a Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, residence on Friday, January 2, 2026, in what officials say is a suspected murder-suicide. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office was notified at about 10:45 p.m. and arrived to find a 39-year-old woman with gunshot injuries and a 42-year-old man who was transported to a hospital and later died.
Scene and Response
At the 200 block of 10th Avenue, the coroner’s team found the woman deceased and the man with suspected gunshot wounds. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died. Autopsies for both victims are scheduled for Monday.
Statements
Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio stated:
> “Both individuals have been positively identified. Out of respect for the tragic nature of this incident and to allow the families time to grieve privately, their names will not be released until the completion of the autopsies. I respectfully ask the community to keep the families, friends, neighbors, and all those affected by this incident in their thoughts, and to continue to show compassion and support during this difficult time.”
Resources for Those in Crisis
- Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Chat live at 988lifeline.org
- Visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support
Key Takeaways
- Two deaths in Bethlehem on January 2, 2026, likely a murder-suicide.
- Names withheld until autopsies finish, scheduled for Monday.
- Coroner urges community compassion and offers crisis resources.
The incident underscores the need for support and awareness in communities facing sudden tragedies.
