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Sebastian Serrano

Case from Allentown, PA dated Dec 29, 2023

Victim Details

Sebastian Serrano

Male

White / Caucasian

Allentown

PA

2023-12-29

1

Sebastian

Serrano

07/08/2026

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On December 29, 2023, a tragic incident unfolded in Allentown, Pennsylvania, resulting in the deaths of 44-year-old Ada Ortiz and her 1-year-old grandson, Sebastian Serrano. Around 8:40 p.m., law enforcement responded to reports of gunfire at a residence on the 100 block of Chestnut Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Ortiz and Serrano in the living room, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; they were pronounced dead at the scene. Additionally, Ortiz's 66-year-old husband, Leandro ...
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  • The Morning Call: Update: Man charged in Allentown shooting deaths of 1-year-old, grandmother turns himself in
  • The Morning Call: Woman, 1-year-old boy killed in Allentown shooting Friday night are identified
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