Bethlehem Community Mourns Sarah Rice Following Fatal Lehigh County Incident
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Authorities are investigating a fatal incident after two people were found dead from gunshot wounds Friday night inside a home in Bethlehem, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.
Emergency responders were dispatched around 10:45 p.m. to a residence in the 200 block of 10th Avenue. Inside the home, officials found a 39-year-old woman, identified as Sarah Rice, who was pronounced dead at the scene. A 42-year-old man, identified by family members as Gregory “Greg,” was also found with gunshot wounds.
Gregory was transported to St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill, where he was pronounced dead at 11:39 p.m., according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio. Authorities said the case is being investigated as an apparent domestic-related incident. Autopsies for both individuals are scheduled to be completed Monday.
The investigation is being handled jointly by the Bethlehem Police Department, the Lehigh County Homicide Task Force, the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office, and the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Officials have not released further details as the investigation remains ongoing.
Sarah Rice’s family released a statement expressing profound grief and remembering her life and impact on those who knew her.
“Beloved Sarah Rice tragically passed away following a horrific incident at her home involving her partner,” the family said in a statement. “At just 39 years old, Sarah has left behind a void that can never be filled.”
Family members and friends are organizing a candlelight vigil to honor Sarah’s life and to provide space for the community to gather in remembrance.
Candlelight Vigil Details:
Date & Time: January 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Location: 209 10th Avenue, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Attendees are encouraged to bring candles and balloons. Sarah’s favorite colors were black and blue.
As the Bethlehem community mourns, residents and loved ones are expected to come together to remember Sarah Rice and to support one another during this deeply difficult time.
