Man charged for allegedly killing his grandfather in Reading, Pa.

Officers have not yet released the victim's identity.

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Saturday, April 13, 2024
Man charged for allegedly killing his grandfather in Reading, Pa.
Man charged for allegedly killing his grandfather in Reading, Pa.

READING, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A man is accused of shooting and killing his grandfather in Reading, Pennsylvania on Friday.

Brandon Vilasenor, 28, is charged with first and third-degree murder.

Police responded to the 1300 block of North 13th Street at approximately 9 p.m. for reports of a shooting.

At the scene, investigators found Vilasenor's grandfather with a gunshot wound to his head.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers have not yet released the victim's identity.

Vilasenor was later taken into custody.