Coroner's Office confirms cause of death in South Whitehall shooting (2025)

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Coroner's Office confirms cause of death in South Whitehall shooting

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    Coroner's Office confirms cause of death in South Whitehall shooting (9)

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    SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. -- The Lehigh County Coroner's Office says the manner of death relating to a shooting in South Whitehall Township is homicide.

    An autopsy completed Monday confirms the cause of death forChristopher Potter, 56, is multiple gunshot wounds.

    The shooting happened around 6 a.m. Friday in the 3400 block ofCambridge Circle.

    Officials say Potter was found in the bathroom of his home with multiple gunshots.

    A man,Elvis Miguel Perez, is behind bars, charged with fatally shooting Potter.

    The District Attorney says Perez is charged with homicide, possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

    The investigation is ongoing.

    Coroner's Office confirms cause of death in South Whitehall shooting (16)

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