Jason Nieves Jr., a 21-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity from Reading, PA, tragically passed away on November 1, 2018. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Jason was an auto repair mechanic and is survived by his parents, Jason and Barbara Nieves, his daughter Joselianies “Jo Jo,” and six siblings.
Jason's death was the result of a shooting incident that occurred following a fight with other males.
The Reading police identified Jason as the victim of this fatal shooting, which marked the second such death in the city within a two-week period.
In the aftermath of Jason's death, Thomas Lee Putt Jr., a 22-year-old male from Reading, was charged with aggravated assault and two counts of conspiracy to commit aggravated assault. The charges were related to the incident that led to Jason's death.
The investigation into Jason Nieves' death involved the Reading police, who worked to gather evidence and identify suspects involved in the altercation. The legal proceedings against Thomas Lee Putt Jr. included the prosecution presenting evidence linking him to the assault that resulted in Jason's death.
Jason's family and the community were deeply affected by his untimely passing, and the case brought attention to the issue of violence in Reading, PA. The legal actions taken against the suspect aimed to bring justice for Jason and his loved ones.
