14 hours ago: Accident on Route 12 Westbound on the ramp to River Road, reported to be 2 vehicles. Accident on Route 12 Westbound on the ramp to River Road, reported to be 2 vehicles.
Reading: Shooting
10 days ago: Reading Police and EMS responded to a report of a shooting Saturday night in the 500 block of Schuylkill Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 10:52 p.m. following multiple 911 calls reporting a male shot in the hip. One person was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. This post will be updated when additional information becomes available from authorities. Reading Police and EMS responded to a report of a shooting Saturday night in the 500 block of Schuylkill Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 10:52 p.m. following multiple 911 calls reporting a male shot in the hip. One person was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. This post will be updated when additional information becomes available from authorities.
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Mayor Moran announces departure of police chief Elias Vazquez; Ruiz named acting chief