Reading Police have closed the 800 block of Franklin Street due to an active police incident. The Berks County Emergency Response Team is on scene. Officers were heard using a loudspeaker to announce they had a warrant and order an individual inside the building to exit. After several loud bangs were heard, police entered the building. Police have not shared any details of the incident.
Police Incident Closes 800 Block of Franklin Street in Reading
Alert issued: Thursday, January 22 2026 - 05:32 PM
*Information above is based on preliminary reports and may change as the situation develops.