The Lehigh County coroner's office is seeking the next of kin of Lionel D. Blackledge, 27, of Allentown.

Blackledge was pronounced dead by deputy coroner Ray Anthony at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, while sitting in his vehicle in front of 134 E. Cumberland St., Allentown. The coroner's office said he died of a gunshot wound to the body. The death was ruled a homicide.Anyone with information concerning any relatives of Blackledge is asked to call the coroner's office at 610-782-3426.