District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan has announced Samuel Colon, 25, of Allentown, pleaded guilty Nov. 5, to a 2025 homicide in Catasauqua, a charge of murder of the third degree, before Judge James T. Anthony.

As part of a plea agreement in the case, Colon will serve a minimum of 6 ½ years in state prison and the maximum sentence will be determined by Judge Anthony. Colon could be sentenced to serve up to a 40-year maximum sentence.

Colon’s sentencing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Jan. 14, 2027.

Colon pleaded guilty to the Nov. 8, 2025 killing of Ti’Shaun Singleton at a home at 250 Edward Lane in Catasauqua.

At 4:37 p.m. on that date, Catasauqua Police and EMS were called to the home for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, first responders found Singleton dead inside the home. Singleton, 19, of Allentown, died from a gunshot wound to the chest and his death was ruled a homicide by Lehigh County Coroner Dan Buglio.

The investigation included the review of nearby video surveillance that showed two people inside the Edward Lane home dragging the victim outside and several people running away. One person later carried the victim back inside.

Witnesses said the victim and Colon were playing a game they named “quick draw” and both were armed with guns. As the men drew their weapons, Colon shot and killed the victim.

A child, as well as several other people, were also inside the home when the killing occurred.

Colon fled the area and remained at large until April 2026 when he surrendered to police. The gun used in the killing was taken after the shooting and never recovered by authorities.