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Details of the Tragic Incident in Reading
On a fateful morning, around 8:40 a.m. on May 7, a distressing incident unfolded in the Oakbrook Homes neighborhood of Reading. Reading police received a call alerting them to a shooting victim who had arrived at Reading Hospital in a private car.
The Victims Involved
The victim, identified as 18-year-old Jarelle Baez, had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his chest, abdomen, and extremities. Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, Baez tragically succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at the trauma center.
Shortly after Baez’s arrival, another individual, 22-year-old David Maestre-Baez, also arrived at the hospital for treatment. The circumstances surrounding the shooting began to unravel as officers investigated the scene.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
Following a thorough 10-month investigation that included the review of camera footage and ballistic evidence, Reading police formally charged Maestre-Baez with first- and third-degree murder, as well as firearms-related offenses.
Maestre-Baez, a resident of the 1900 block of McKnights Gap Road, had previously faced charges related to firearm possession and was out on bail. However, the gravity of the new charges led to his remand in Berks County Prison without bail.
Sequence of Events
According to witness statements and evidence collected at the scene, the shooting unfolded after an encounter between the victims and the assailants in the Oakbrook Homes neighborhood. The shocking turn of events left one victim fatally wounded and another facing serious legal consequences.
Forensic Evidence and Investigation
Investigators meticulously pieced together the sequence of events leading up to the shooting. Forensic analysis of projectiles and gunshot residue provided crucial evidence linking Maestre-Baez to the crime scene.
Through a detailed examination of surveillance footage and witness testimonies, authorities were able to build a compelling case against the suspect. The presence of incriminating photos on Maestre-Baez’s cellphone further corroborated the allegations against him.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the community in Reading grapples with the aftermath of this tragic incident and seeks justice for the victims involved.
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