Reading police release preliminary information on weekend shooting incident

Reading Police officers responded to a shooting at West Greenwich & Weiser Street at approximately 3:00 am on August 13th, 2023.

According to the department, While patrol officers headed to the scene, they received information that a 20-year-old male who was shot arrived at Reading Hospital for his injuries, and his condition is currently unknown.

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After an investigation, it was determined that the victim had been at a house party in the area and was struck while leaving. There were reports of an argument between unknown persons prior to shots being fired. There is no suspect information at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact The Reading Police Department at (610)-655-6116 or Crime Alert Berks County at 877-373-9913.

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