Two Shot, Killed In Reading, Police Say
Two people were shot and killed late Thursday, March 10, in Reading, authorities said.
Responding officers found two men with gunshot wounds in the 600 block of Miltimore Street around 11:45 p.m., Reading Police Chief Richard Tornielli said.
A 24-year-old victim died at the scene, while a 37-year-old victim was taken to Reading Hospital and later died, the chief said.
As of Friday afternoon, the victims had not been identified, and no arrests had been made.
Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact the Reading Police Criminal Investigations Division at 610…
Man Threatens PA Judges He'll Be Like 'School Shooter In Courtroom,' DA Says
A 28-year-old New York man who is awaiting the outcome of a court case, is facing additional charges after threatening two Berks County judges, authorities said.
Tyrel R. Smith, 28, of the Bronx, is charged with terroristic threats and harassment for calling a judge's wife and court administrators on Nov. 9 because his court case is "taking too long," according to the Berks County District Attorney's Office.
He told one judge's wife in a message that he knows their address, to which the wife responded by notifying Berks County court administration, authorities said.
Soon after, he lef…
3 People Hurt In Reading House Party Shooting, Police Say
Three people were hurt in a shooting at a house party in Reading over the weekend, authorities said.
Officers responded to a home in the 400 block of North 12th Street around 4:05 a.m. Saturday on a report of a shooting, Reading police said.
During a fight, James Wright, 28, of Camp Hill, fired shots into a group at the party, and another person returned fire, according to police.
As a result of the gunfire, Wright and two other men were shot in the legs, police said. They are expected to survive.
Wright was charged with aggravated assault and related charges.
Police are asking for…
Reading Police Make Arrest In 2018 Triple Homicide
Police have arrested a suspect in a triple homicide that occurred nearly three years ago in Reading, authorities said.
Jairo Guerrero-Bautista, 19, is accused of fatally shooting Marli Alonso, 18, Omar Harris, 20, and Joel Cintrón, 19, in the 600 block of Moss Street on Dec.12, 2018, according to the Reading Police Department.
Guerrero-Bautista was taken into custody at City Hall Monday on 1st-degree murder, 3rd-degree murder, and related charges.
He is awaiting arraignment.
