Man shot in his vehicle in Reading

A man was shot while sitting in his vehicle on Ritter Street on Sunday, city officials said Monday.

Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 800 block of Ritter Street about 8 p.m. They found a 50-year-old male who had been shot while sitting in his vehicle.

He had been shot multiple times in the lower half of his body, according to police.

The victim was taken to Reading Hospital for treatment of his injuries. His condition was not immediately available.

City officials said there does not appear to be any ongoing threat to public safety related to the shooting at this time.

No further information was available.

Source: Berkshire mont