Police were dispatched to a home on the 500 block of South Court just before 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 after receiving reports of gunfire, officials said in a release.
On arrival, officers said they found a 29-year-old man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the mouth. Police said there had been a "fight on the block" related to a "neighbor dispute."
The victim was rushed to an area hospital where he is listed in stable condition, they added.
It's not clear if anyone is charged in connection with the attack.
Anyone with information is asked to call Reading police at 610-655-6116 or leave a tip anonymously by calling Berks County Crime Alerts at 1-877-373-9913.
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