Elimelec Vazquez, 36, of Reading, Pennsylvania, was fatally shot after a neighborhood confrontation on the evening of April 6, 2026, in the 1000 block of Muhlenberg Street. Police say the dispute began over parking when Vazquez warned someone not to hit his car while parallel parking; the argument escalated across nearby porches and Vazquez allegedly approached the other person, demanding a confrontation. Witnesses heard gunfire and saw Vazquez fall to the ground. He was taken to Reading Hospital and later died of a gunshot wound to the upper torso. The Berks County Coroner’s Office identified him and an autopsy was scheduled.

Authorities located a suspect shortly after officers arrived. Local reports identified 43-year-old Luis Clavell-Gierbolini as the accused gunman; he was booked in Berks County on April 7, 2026, with charges reported to include first-degree murder, third-degree murder, aggravated assault, and possession of an instrument of crime. Obituary information described Vazquez as devoted to family and faith and the longtime companion of Jayleen N. Rios, remembered for his work ethic and caring for his car.

Did anyone in the Muhlenberg Street neighborhood see or hear details that could help clarify what happened that night?