Suspect shot, killed during home invasion in Northeast Reading

The Reading Police Department is investigating a shooting that has left one person dead following a home invasion Christmas Eve morning in the 1900 block of Lorraine Road.

Police and EMS were dispatched to the Autumn Park Apartment Complex around 7:00am and found an adult male deceased inside a residence.

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Through the investigation, police say the male was shot during a reported home invasion and robbery by a person inside the residence.

Police added that there is no additional suspect information at this time and there is no known risk to public safety.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information relative to this incident is asked to call Reading Police Department at 610-655-6116 or contact Crime Alert Berks at 877-373-9913.

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