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Allentown Officer Facing Charges After Allegedly Hitting Suspect in the Face with Gun

LEHIGH COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 7 – Patrolman Abviud Carvajal faces felony assault charges for striking a surrendering suspect during a high-speed chase, with camera evidence showing the suspect was unarmed, authorities said.

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Allentown police officer Abviud Carvajal, 30, was charged with assault after he was seen on camera hitting Thomas Kravitz, who appeared to be surrendering, during a traffic stop on July 23, 2025, officials said.

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An Allentown police officer knew a fleeing suspect was unarmed and surrendering peacefully when he attacked him with his department-issued firearm, authorities said.

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Allentown officer facing charges after allegedly hitting suspect in the face with gun

Allentown police officer Abviud Carvajal, 30, was charged with assault after he was seen on camera hitting Thomas Kravitz, who appeared to be surrendering, during a traffic stop on July 23, 2025, officials said.

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NBC Philadelphia broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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