Jackson J. Reyes Negron, a 23-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on February 26, 2022, in Reading, Pennsylvania. Reyes Negron was sitting in the passenger seat of his girlfriend's car when he was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend, Deivis Gutierrez-Garcia. The incident occurred in the 1000 block of Green Street, and Reyes Negron was pronounced dead at Reading Hospital trauma center about 2½ hours after the shooting.
Gutierrez-Garcia, a 21-year-old male, was
identified as the suspect and was charged with first- and third-degree murder. He fled the city shortly after the shooting, but was later arrested by U.S. Marshals in the Bronx, New York, on July 6, 2022. He is currently being held at Rikers Island Prison, awaiting extradition to Berks County.
The investigation revealed that Reyes Negron's girlfriend had driven to his home to pick him up before the incident. As she got back into the car to drive away, Gutierrez-Garcia pulled out a handgun and fired multiple rounds through the front windshield, hitting Reyes Negron multiple times. The girlfriend managed to drive away and call 9-1-1, reporting the shooting and driving Reyes Negron to the hospital.
The killing was part of a concerning spate of violence in Reading, with seven homicides occurring within a five-week period. The community and local authorities expressed frustration and concern over the rising violence and the need for better communication and safety assurances from law enforcement.
The case remains under investigation, and Gutierrez-Garcia faces serious legal consequences for his actions. The tragic death of Jackson J. Reyes Negron has left a lasting impact on his loved ones and the community, highlighting the devastating consequences of gun violence.
