Tracy Lynn Hoffman, 37, of Salisbury, Pennsylvania, was found dead at her East Federal Street home on August 1, 2022. The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office ruled the cause of death a gunshot wound to the body and classified her death as a homicide. Officers discovered her body in a bedroom after responding to a welfare check requested by a family member.

Forty-year-old Terri Hodel, who lived with Hoffman, was charged with criminal homicide in connection with the death. Police returned to the residence that day after receiving an email from Hodel asking animal control to care for the household dogs; they found a note from Hodel at the scene and later took Hodel into custody without incident. No bail was granted following arraignment.

Anyone who knew Tracy, lived nearby, or has information relevant to the case is asked to come forward.