A 43-year-old man is in custody after an early-morning home invasion in Reading left one man dead and another seriously wounded. The shooting unfolded inside a residence on the 500 block of Lancaster Avenue and drew a multi-agency response. Investigators say the suspect fled Pennsylvania and was tracked down across state lines in New York.
Early-Morning Shooting In Reading
Reading police and EMS rushed to the 500 block of Lancaster Avenue just after 2 a.m. on Friday, July 10, following reports of gunfire inside a home. First responders found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was taken to a hospital for treatment, according to Berks Weekly. Authorities kept the area locked down for hours as they processed the scene and launched their investigation.
Suspect Arrested In New York
Detectives say 43-year-old Amaury Rosado-Laboy forced his way into the Lancaster Avenue home, shot both men, then stole a car and headed north into New York. He was arrested the next day by Woodbury police in Orange County and is being held pending extradition, facing charges that include murder, attempted murder, burglary and related offenses, police told NBC10 Philadelphia.
The Berks County coroner identified the man who died as 45-year-old Alex B. Rosado-Laboy. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday at Reading Hospital, NBC10 Philadelphia reported. Investigators say they do not believe the home invasion was random, although they have not publicly discussed a motive as the probe continues.
How To Help
Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call the Reading Police Department non-emergency line at 610-655-6116. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Alert Berks County at 1-877-373-9913 or via text by sending a message to 847411 with the keyword ALERTBERKS, according to Crime Alert Berks. The organization offers cash rewards for tips that lead to arrests.
