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Spring Street, Reading, PA

Suspected Road Rage Shooter Arrested: Reading Police Suspected Road Rage Shooter Arrested: Reading Police
Suspected Road Rage Shooter Arrested: Reading Police The man who police say shot a teen in the face during a road rage incident in Berks County last month has been arrested, authorities announced.  Francisco Rivera, 41, was taken into custody in Lancaster County on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Reading police said in a release.  He's charged with attempted murder and related offenses in connection with a shooting on Oct. 28, officials said.  As Daily Voice has previously reported, Reading police were dispatched to a McDonald's on North Ninth Street just before 7 a.m. for a reported shooting. There, an 18-year-old victim said he'd…
Reading Driver Shot In Face Over Road Rage Incident, Police Say Reading Driver Shot In Face Over Road Rage Incident, Police Say
Reading Driver Shot In Face Over Road Rage Incident, Police Say A teen in Reading was hospitalized after an enraged driver shot him in the face, according to authorities.  The 18-year-old was driving near the intersection of 6th and Spring streets just before 7 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, when another driver pulled up next to him and opened fire, Reading police said.  He was struck once in the jaw, but remained conscious and drove to a nearby McDonalds to call for help, officials said. His girlfriend sitting in the passenger seat was not injured, the report adds.  The victim was able to give a statement to police, and was taken to a hospita…
One Shot In Reading, Police Say One Shot In Reading, Police Say
One Shot In Reading, Police Say One person was shot Thursday, April 28 in Reading, authorities said. 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 ca…
Alleged Gunman Surrenders In Shooting Of Reading Man: UPDATE Alleged Gunman Surrenders In Shooting Of Reading Man: UPDATE
Alleged Gunman Surrenders In Shooting Of Reading Man: Update UPDATE: Gisaiah Delgado has surrendered to police. ***Original story below *** Reading police are looking for an 18-year-old accused gunman, authorities said. Gisaiah Delgado shot another 18-year-old man in the left leg after an argument inside a home on the 1000 block of Spring Street around 10 a.m. on Monday, April 11, Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli said. The victim was taken to Reading Hospital, the chief said. Delgado followed the victim into a nearby alleyway, approached him with a gun, and shot him, according to police. "Gisaiah then approaches the victim an…
Teen Dies Days After Reading Shooting Teen Dies Days After Reading Shooting
Teen Dies Days After Reading Shooting A teen who was critically injured after being shot in Reading earlier this week has died, a spokesperson for the Reading Police Department confirmed Friday. The 16-year-old boy -- whose identity was not released -- was hospitalized in critical condition since being shot while he was walking in the 1000 block of Spring Street Monday, Reading police said. A second boy was left with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the incident appears to be targeted at the boys and not a random incident. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information relative to the incident is asked t…
Reading Mayor Makes 'Community Call To Action' Following Influx Of Shootings Reading Mayor Makes 'Community Call To Action' Following Influx Of Shootings
Reading Mayor Makes 'Community Call To Action' Following Influx Of Shootings Reading Mayor Eddie Morán issued a "community call to action" Wednesday in light of the recent influx of shootings in the city. With increased police patrols, residents' support, and participation from non-profit organizations, faith-based communities, and neighborhood associations, Morán aims to "restore peace," he said in a statement. A 45-year-old woman was shot multiple times in front of her home in the 1200 block of Cotton Street on Tuesday night, Reading police said. On Monday, two teen boys were struck by gunfire while walking in the 1000 block of Spring Str…
Suspect At Large In Double Reading Shooting Suspect At Large In Double Reading Shooting
Suspect At Large In Double Reading Shooting A suspect is still at large following a shooting in Reading Monday, authorities said. Officers responding to North 10th Street and Spring Street found two "juvenile males" with gunshot wounds, according to the Reading Police Department. Both boys were transported to Reading Hospital for treatment. One boy was left with non-life-threatening injuries, and the other with critical injuries, police said. Investigators believe an unidentified suspect fired shots at the boys while they were walking in the 1000 block of Spring Street.  Police say the incident appears to be tar…