Roniel Santos-Rivera was 27 when he was shot in the head on August 21, 2021, in the 1200 block of West Linden Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in critical condition and died of his injuries nearly two years later, a death ruled a homicide by the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.

The Allentown Police Department, the Lehigh County Homicide Task Force, and the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office have been involved in the investigation. No arrests have been announced, and authorities have identified a person of interest but have not released further details. The case remains active and has had a profound impact on Santos-Rivera’s family and the community.

If anyone has information about the shooting or the person of interest, please contact the Allentown Police Department or the Lehigh County Homicide Task Force.