One person was injured Tuesday evening after a shooting in Northwest Reading, according to the Reading Police Department Criminal Investigations Division.
The shooting was reported on the 800 block of Ritter Street, November 30, 2021, at approximately 5:30pm. While responding to the scene, Police and EMS crews were alerted that the victim was already in transit to the hospital in a personal vehicle.
Soon after, crews found the car and victim near Miltimore and West Buttonwood Streets.
Investigators say the 28 year-old male victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the chest area and was transported to Reading Hospital from Miltimore Streeet by EMS for treatment for injuries.
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During the course of the investigation, Police determined that an unidentified male suspect approached the victim, who was seated inside a vehicle, and fired multiple shots at him. The suspect then fled the area on foot.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Reading Police Criminal Investigations Division at 610-655-6246 or Crime Alert Berks County 877-373-9913.