Pennsylvania

Officer Shoots Armed Man in Wawa Parking Lot

Officials said the man was with a woman inside of a blue Chevy Malibu in front of the convenience store

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Gunfire erupted in a Wawa parking lot in Reading, Pennsylvania when a police officer shot an armed man Wednesday evening, authorities said.

The Berks County District Attorney's office said the shooting happened on the 400 block of Lancaster Avenue around 4:45 p.m.

The man was taken to the hospital where he underwent surgery, county officials said. There was no word on his condition.

Officials said the man was with a woman inside of a blue Chevy Malibu. She was also taken to the hospital. Her condition was not known.

SkyForce10 over the scene showed the car stopped across parking spaces in front of the convenience store with its front doors open and back window shattered.

The Wawa was surrounded by crime scene tape and police vehicles as the investigation continued.

This story is developing. Check back here for updates.

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