A 73-year-old South Whitehall man has died after he was allegedly involved in an incident with police May 28 in the 100 Block of N. 38th St., South Whitehall Township.

According to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio, Gary J. Moyer was pronounced dead at 3:03 p.m. at the scene.

District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and South Whitehall Township Police Chief Frank Lombardo announced preliminary investigative details of the shooting.

“The shooting occurred around 1 p.m. at a home in the 100 block of N. 38th Street. Officers were called to the scene after a 911 call reported a man with a gun.

“Multiple South Whitehall Township officers arrived at the scene. “They were confronted by a man with what appeared to be a rifle.

“The man advanced toward the officers, who gave several commands for him to drop the weapon. The man refused to drop the weapon.

“Officers used less-than-lethal force against the man which did not stop him from advancing toward the officers.

“Approximately six rounds were fired by the officers, which resulted in the man’s death. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

“A preliminary investigation indicates the man was suffering from long-term health issues. A note was found inside the home after his death.

“The case is being investigated by the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office, the Lehigh County Homicide Task Force, Pennsylvania State Police Forensics Services Unit and the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.”

An autopsy was completed May 30 at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office and Forensics Center, South Whitehall.

“The cause of death has been determined to be multiple gunshot wounds. The manner of death is still under investigation.

“A ruling on the manner of death will be made after the investigation is complete and following discussions with the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office,” Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said in a press release.