Reading Police Arrest Suspect in Lancaster Avenue Homicide Investigation

Reading, PA: On July 10, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers from the Reading Police Department were dispatched to the 500 block of Lancaster Avenue for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located two adult males with possible gunshot wounds. The victims were identified as a 57-year-old male and Alex Rosado-Laboy, 45, both of Reading.

During the preliminary investigation, officers determined that the suspect, Amaury Rosado-Laboy (DOB: 04/18/1983), forcibly entered the residence and, during the incident, allegedly shot both victims, causing serious injury to the 57-year-old male victim and fatally injuring Alex Rosado-Laboy. Amaury Rosado-Laboy then fled the scene and later allegedly stole a vehicle before fleeing the state.

On July 11, 2026, Amaury Rosado-Laboy was taken into custody by the Woodbury Police Department in Orange County, New York. Rosado-Laboy is currently awaiting extradition back to Berks County to be arraigned on charges of:
First-Degree Murder
Second-Degree Murder
Attempted First-Degree Murder
Burglary
Theft of a Motor Vehicle
Additional related charges

As in every criminal case, the fact that a warrant has been issued or a complaint has been filed is merely an accusation, and the defendant in this case is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. Anyone with information related to the homicide investigation is asked to contact the Reading Police Department at 610-655-6116. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crime Alert Berks County's anonymous tip