Update – 6/17/25: DA: No charges filed in fatal Reading stabbing; self-defense cited
Original post: Reading Police are continuing to investigate a stabbing that left a 15-year-old dead and another teen injured Friday evening in the 400 block of North 10th Street.
Emergency dispatchers received multiple 911 calls around 7:27 p.m. on June 6, reporting a male suffering from serious injuries and initially reported to be unconscious. Police arriving on scene confirmed there were two victims and requested a second ambulance.
According to a statement released Monday by the City of Reading, both teens were treated on-site by officers and Reading EMS before being transported to Reading Hospital. Authorities said the 15-year-old later died from his injuries. The second victim, also a teenager, has since been released from the hospital.
The investigation remains active, and officials say there is no threat to the public. No further details have been released at this time.
Mayor Eddie Morán issued a statement following the incident, offering condolences to the family:
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all involved, and I am confident in the Reading Police Department’s commitment to seeking justice. We ask for the community’s continued patience and cooperation as this investigation unfolds.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Reading Police Department at 610-655-6116 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County at 877-373-9913.
