The City of Reading Police Department is describing a shooting incident that took place near city hall late Friday morning as a “suicide attempt.” The incident initially prompted a large police response and led to crime scene tape being placed around the pocket park between the Reading School District administration building and the Skyline View Apartments, in the 800 block of Washington Street.
According to authorities, police responded to a report of an elderly individual in distress at the pocket park next to the Skyline View Apartments. Upon arrival, officers discovered what appeared to be a suicide attempt. Emergency medical personnel were immediately called to the scene, and the individual was transported for medical care.
No further details were available.