Kenneth Ortega, Bethlehem shooting suspect, nabbed in Florida

Author: Katie Shank, Web Producer
Published: Feb 07 2013 04:03:23 PM EST   Updated On: Feb 07 2013 05:28:56 PM EST
POLK CO., Fla. -

A man wanted in connection with a shooting in Bethlehem has been picked up in Florida.

Kenneth Ortega was arrested in Polk County, police said.

Ortega, 22, shot a man in the leg in the 1100 block of Fritz Drive, near the Marvine-Pembroke housing project, last week, police said.

The victim is expected to recover.

Ortega is awaiting extradition to Northampton County.

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