An Allentown man died after being stabbed inside a barbershop in downtown Allentown on Thursday, and police said they have a suspect in custody.
The violence unfolded around 3:30 p.m. at the Washington Barbershop, 1129 W. Hamilton St.
The victim, identified as Jose Reyes-Espinosa, 30, of the 200 block of South Madison Street, was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead on arrival at 3:57 p.m.
Allentown police arrested Eugenio Hernandez-Andino, 43, in connection with the fatal stabbing.
Lehigh County Coroner Scott Grim has ruled the death a homicide and said Reyes-Espinosa died from multiple stab wounds to his body.
According to court documents, Espinosa was getting his hair cut when Hernandez-Andino entered the barber shop and began to argue with Espinosa, as seen on barber shop surveillance video.
Espinosa tried to leave the barber shop when Hernandez-Andino grabbed him, and during a struggle, police said Hernandez-Andino pulled a knife out of his pants pocket and stabbed Espinosa several times.
Police said a witness confirmed what was seen on the surveillance video and picked Hernandez-Andino out of an eight-person photo line up.
Police believe this is an isolated incident that is not connected to the business.
Hernandez-Andino faces one count of criminal homicide.
He was taken to the Lehigh County Prison. No bail was allowed.
His preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 30.
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