An off-duty police officer witnessed the shooting, which broke out between Marion Street and Spring Street around 6:35 p.m., Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli said in a Friday morning press release.
The officer found a male gunshot victim, who was taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, the chief said.
No further information was being released by the police.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact the Reading Police Department at 610 -655-6116. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Alert Berks County’s anonymous tip line at 1(877) 373-9913.
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