Jose Centeno Jr.

Jose Centeno Jr.

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Reading

State: Pennsylvania

County: Berks County

Date of birth: October 29, 1984

Date of death: February 22, 2003

Age: 18

Gender: Male

Race: Hispanic/Latino

Cause of death: Gun Firearm

Anniversary month: February

LEA: Reading Police Department, Reading, Pennsylvania

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Case Description

Jose Centeno, Jr., 18, was shot in the chest at the 1500 block of North 10th Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. Another victim was shot in the leg but would survive their injuries. Police indicated that there were three men wearing dark hoodies who were responsible for this shooting. Jose Centeno Jr.'s homicide remains unsolved. Jose's family continues to advocate and seek justice in his case.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Reading Police Department at (610) 655-6116. If you would like to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, please call Crime Alert of Berks County at (877) 373-9913.

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