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Police: Gunfire investigation in Palmerton

A heavy police presence occupied the area where Lehigh Avenue intersects Fourth Street in Palmerton Monday night.

PALMERTON, Pa. — A road was closed for hours in Palmerton Monday night for what police are calling an active investigation.

Police tell us they received a report of shots fired in the area of Fourth Street and Lehigh Avenue in Palmerton.

When officers arrived, they found two men involved in a fight. Both were taken into custody.

Lehigh Avenue was closed for more than three hours while police investigated.

There is no word on possible charges.

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