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Coroner Investigating Steel City Man's Death

Eric Schwenk, 32, of Johnston Avenue, was pronounced dead on Sunday, Nov. 11 at St. Luke's University Hospital in Fountain Hill.

The Lehigh County Coroner's Office in Allentown announced Tuesday that it is investigating the death of a 32-year-old Steel City, Lower Saucon Township man.

Toxicology tests are needed in order to determine the cause and manner of death for Eric D. Schwenk, who lived in the 2100 block of Johnston Avenue, a press release from first deputy coronor Eric D. Minnich indicated.

Schwenk was pronounced dead at St. Luke's University Hospital in Fountain Hill, Lehigh County on Sunday, and an autopsy was performed Tuesday, Minnich said.

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