Two men were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in Reading following a dispute at a house party, according to the Reading Police Department.
Police said officers responded to the 1200 block of Douglass Street at approximately 3:57 a.m. on November 1, 2026, for a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located two male victims, ages 26 and 32, who had sustained gunshot wounds. Both were transported to Reading Hospital by Reading Fire and EMS. Police said their injuries were not life-threatening.
According to investigators, the shooting appears to have resulted from a fight that occurred following a dispute at a house party in the block.
As a result of the investigation, police have charged 27-year-old Edward Castro-Santos with aggravated assault and related offenses.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Reading Police Department at 610-655-6116 or Crime Alert Berks at 877-373-9913.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
