Friday, March 22, 2024

Homicide Investigation Underway after Shooting at Berks County Truck Stop

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a homicide at a truck stop in Berks County.

According to State Police Troop L Public Information Officer, Trooper Dave Beohm, the Troop L Major case team is investigating a homicide at the Love's Travel Stop off of Interstate 78, in Upper Bern Township, west of Hamburg.

The incident reported involved a shooting and occurred around 2:48am.  The shooter was taken into custody near exit 40 in Lehigh County.

More details on the incident are to be released during a press conference on Friday afternoon.


UPDATE:  Story updated from previous posting

Update from State Police released Friday afternoon


UPDATE: New Jersey Man Killed in Berks County Truck Stop Shooting
https://www.skooknews.com/2024/03/update-suspect-apprehended-in-berks.html