Ruben Morales-Rivera, a 30-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity from Allentown, Pennsylvania, tragically passed away on August 7, 2021. He was found around 2:40 a.m. on the first block of Race Street in Allentown, suffering from gunshot wounds. Morales-Rivera was quickly transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead at 4:17 a.m.
The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office ruled his death a homicide.
The Allentown Police Department, along with the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office, the Lehigh County Homicide Task Force, and the coroner’s office, launched an investigation into Morales-Rivera’s death. The authorities have not disclosed any suspects or arrests related to the case. The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Allentown Police Department Criminal Investigations Division.
Morales-Rivera is survived by his parents, Nelson Mendez and Mitchael Rivera-Baez, his children, Laila Morales and Landon Morales, and his siblings, Nicolas Morales, Alyza Morales, and Leandro Mendez. His death has deeply affected his family and friends, who remember him as a loving father and a passionate individual who enjoyed spending time with his children and engaging in sports.
The community continues to mourn the loss of Ruben Morales-Rivera, and the investigation into his murder remains a priority for local law enforcement. The authorities are committed to finding justice for Morales-Rivera and his family.
