Reading police are set to release more information about a shooting that took the lives of four people in the city on Sunday.
Three of the four victims were found dead inside a home in the 100 block of South Third Street shortly before 7 p.m. Sunday; a fourth person died after being rushed to Reading Hospital.
Authorities have not yet released the victims’ names or what may have led to the shooting.
Investigators continue to hold the home as a crime scene, allowing them to collect evidence.
Police are still on scene after last nights quadruple homicide. The building landlord just told us the shooting happened in a first floor unit. @69News pic.twitter.com/sy9t5dR7rO
— Katiera Winfrey WFMZ (@KatieraWFMZ) January 29, 2018 Neighbors told 69 News they were shocked to hear of the shooting. People gathered near the house Sunday night, crying and consoling each other.
Police are asking for the public’s help in the investigation. Anyone who may have information should call Reading police at 610-655-6116.
Information can also be passed on to Crime Alert Berks County via anonymous text to 847411, starting the message with keyword alertberks, or by calling 877-373-9913.