Daylight Shooter Charged In Reading: Police

The gunman who opened fire on a Reading street in broad daylight has been arrested, according to authorities.

Angel Ramon Burgos-Ortiz, 44, was arrested in connection with a shooting on Penn Street on Jan. 2.
Photo Credit: *Reading Police Department*

01/11/2023 1:45 p.m.

Police say Angel Ramon Burgos-Ortiz, 44, was taken into custody Tuesday, Jan. 10 on charges of aggravated assault and related counts, city police said in a release. Investigators have accused Burgos-Ortiz of a non-fatal shooting on the 900 block of Penn Street at about 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2.

Officials are still investigating the incident. Anyone with information should call Reading Police at 610-655-6116, or call the Berks County Crime Watch anonymous tip line at 1-877-373-9913.

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