Dagmary Baez-Arocho, 39, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was shot and killed inside a home in the 900 block of West Tilghman Street in the early morning of November 5, 2017. Police were called about 2:00 a.m.; Baez-Arocho and her 17-year-old daughter were found with gunshot wounds and taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. Baez-Arocho was pronounced dead at 2:26 a.m. from multiple gunshot wounds, and the Lehigh County Coroner ruled the death a homicide.

Authorities say the shooting occurred after an argument between Baez-Arocho and 54-year-old Angel Manuel Cruz, identified as her boyfriend and a resident of the home. Cruz allegedly produced a gun and fired multiple times, wounding both women; a 15-year-old daughter witnessed the incident. The 17-year-old survived and was reported in stable condition. Cruz was arrested shortly afterward near Fourth and Linden streets and charged with criminal homicide, attempted criminal homicide, and aggravated assault; he was held in Lehigh County Jail without bail as the investigation continued.

Relatives and friends held a candlelight vigil, describing the family’s loss as devastating and noting Baez-Arocho was a mother of four. No confirmed motive was released by police; a relative suggested Baez-Arocho may have wanted Cruz to leave and described him as possibly obsessive. If anyone knew Dagmary or has information about the shooting, please share what you know.