Crime & Safety
Another Shooting Reported In Pottstown
It's the second shooting incident reported this week in the borough.

POTTSTOWN, PA -- Another shooting occurred in Pottstown on Thursday night, according to media reports and authorities, marking the second such incident in the borough this week.
The shooting took place at around 8:30 p.m. on Chestnut Street, near Charlotte Street.
The Pottstown Mercury reports that several shots were fired in the area.
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When police arrived, the individuals involved had fled the scene, according to the report. But a 22-year-old victim showed up at Pottstown Hospital soon after. He was treated for non life-threatening injuries to his legs.
It's not yet clear what led to the incident.
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Another incident occurred on Lincoln Avenue near North Franklin Street on Tuesday night.
Both shootings are under investigation.
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