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Man Shot After 'Altercation' Outside Reading Bar: Authorities

A 28-year-old is in "serious" condition after an argument at a Reading bar ended in gunfire Thursday night, Nov. 2, according to city police. 

Penn and South 3rd streets; Reading police

Penn and South 3rd streets; Reading police

Photo Credit: Google Maps (Satellite)/Inset: Reading Police

Officers were called to Penn and South 3rd streets around 11:45 p.m. for a shooting in progress, the department said. 

While en route to the scene, police learned that a man had checked into Reading Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. 

Investigators believe there was an "altercation" inside DeCarlo's Bar and Grill, and that the shooting happened outside after the "involved parties" were kicked out. 

No suspect had been identified as of midday Friday, Nov. 3. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Reading Police Department at 610-655-6116. 

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