On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at approximately 7:00 AM, officers from the Township of Spring Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 2100 block of Penn Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers entered the first-floor apartment at 2105 Penn Avenue and discovered the body of Gregory S. Crammer, a 55-year-old resident, who had been fatally shot.
During the initial investigation at the scene, officers located and apprehended Angel Adames, a 56-year-old resident of the second-floor apartment at 2105 Penn Avenue. Adames was taken into custody without incident.
A search warrant executed at the residence led to the seizure of firearms. Subsequently, Adames has been charged with first and third-degree homicide, burglary, and aggravated assault. The charges have been filed before Magisterial District Judge Ann Young, and Adames is being held without bail.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this incident to contact Detective Jon Zaun of the Township of Spring Police Department at 610-678-3431.
Assisting during the incident were personnel from the Wyomissing and West Reading Police Departments, and the Berks County District Attorney’s Office Forensic Services Team.