Reading police investigating fatal shooting on Avenue B

The Reading Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in the 500 block of Avenue B.

According to police, officers responded to the area at approximately 3:55 p.m. on October 15, 2026, for a report of a person who had been shot.

Upon arrival, officers located the victim, who was transported to Reading Hospital. Police said the victim later died from their injuries.

Authorities described the shooting as an isolated incident and said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Police have not released the victim’s identity or additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Reading Police Department at 610-655-6116 or Crime Alert Berks at 877-373-9913.