Mayor Ed Pawlowski issued the following statement today on the late Tuesday evening gunshot wounding of an Allentown police officer who was among a group of officers attempting to serve a warrant...

“I am very pleased to hear this morning that the officer has been released from the hospital. I join all of our citizens in wishing him a speedy recovery. When we induct new police officers I always tell them and their families that I pray for their safety every day. Our officers do a fantastic job, many times in difficult circumstances. I am in awe of their courage and last night’s incident is a perfect example of why.”