Man who fired gun into crowded Philadelphia bus facing charges

PHILADELPHIA — A 52-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly opening fire on a SEPTA bus in Brewerytown over the weekend, injuring four people and endangering several others, authorities said…

Philadelphia man charged after officer shot during high school fight

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia man is facing multiple felony charges after a police officer was shot and wounded Wednesday during a violent altercation near Overbrook High School, authorities announced late Wednesday night.…

Teen charged with murder in fatal 2024 shooting of 17-year-old girl in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old girl in Southwest Philadelphia nearly one year after the incident, authorities said…

Major drug bust against Philadelphia based trafficking operation in New Jersey

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Five people have been arrested and charged in connection with a sprawling fentanyl trafficking operation stretching across the tri-state area, following a yearlong multi-agency investigation that culminated in the…

Philadelphia Man Arrested for Abducting and Assaulting Greensburg Teen

Greensburg, PA — Authorities have apprehended a 19-year-old man from Philadelphia accused of abducting, trafficking, and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl from Greensburg. The arrest followed a coordinated effort by multiple law…

Philadelphia driver, accomplice sentenced in fatal hit-and-run of cyclist

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia jury has convicted two individuals in connection with the 2020 hit-and-run death of 32-year-old cyclist William “Will” Lindsay and an attempted cover-up, the District Attorney’s Office announced.…

Three Philadelphia gang members sentenced for multiple murders and shootings

PHILADELPHIA — Three members of the Big Naddy Gang (BNG) have been convicted and sentenced for a string of violent crimes, including three murders and multiple shootings in September 2021, the Philadelphia…

Former Philadelphia homicide detective sentenced for perjury, obstruction of justice

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Former Philadelphia Police Homicide Detective James Pitts was sentenced Tuesday to 32 to 64 months in state prison after being convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice related to…

Philadelphia Jury Convicts Rasheed Robinson of Murder Charges

Title: Philadelphia Jury Convicts Rasheed Robinson of Murder Charges **PHILADELPHIA, PA** - Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and members of the District Attorney’s Office announced the conviction of Rasheed Robinson on Monday.…

Philadelphia police fatally shoot man near airport after reported stabbing

PHILADELPHIA — A man was shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer early Monday near Philadelphia International Airport following an altercation in which two attempts to subdue him with a Taser…

Philadelphia unveils artwork honoring victims of violent crime as artist-in-residence concludes tenure

PHILADELPHIA — District Attorney Larry Krasner, along with representatives from Mural Arts Philadelphia and families impacted by homicide, unveiled a new collection of artwork on Wednesday that honors victims of violent crime.…

Federal judge sends Philadelphia DA’s lawsuit against America PAC, Elon Musk back to state court

PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has remanded a lawsuit filed by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office against America PAC and Elon Musk back to state court in Philadelphia, rejecting the defendants’ attempt…

Pennsylvania Mourns Tragic Death of Phoenixville Police Officer

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. — The Phoenixville Police Department announced the tragic death of Officer Arthur Scena IV, who was killed in a vehicle crash in Warminster Township on Monday night. Officer Scena, who…

Philadelphia DA charges three men with ethnic intimidation after antisemitic threats

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced charges on Thursday against three men accused of confronting and threatening three Jewish individuals outside a pool hall in Northeast Philadelphia in June. The…

More details emerge in deadly shooting by off-duty Philadelphia cop

PHILADELPHIA — A 54-year-old man was shot and killed by an off-duty Philadelphia police detective late Thursday night following a roadside confrontation in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately…

Kylen Pratt convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 Philadelphia killing of Naasire Johnson

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia jury has convicted Kylen Pratt of first-degree murder in the 2022 killing of Naasire Johnson, the District Attorney’s Office announced on Monday. Pratt, 23, was sentenced to life…

Daniel Gonzalez found guilty of third-degree murder in North Philadelphia shooting

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Daniel Gonzalez was convicted this month of the unprovoked killing of Seitu Harris. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced the conviction Tuesday. Gonzalez and co-defendant Deonte Davis, who remains…

Teen Philadelphia “Mother of Satan” Terrorist Plot Suspect to Be Tried as Adult

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced it will prosecute Muhyyee-Ud-Din Abdul-Rahman, 18, of West Philadelphia as an adult. Evidence collected during an investigation indicated Rahman intended to cause a…

Delaware County woman pleads guilty to South Philadelphia carjacking, gun charges

PHILADELPHIA — A Delaware County woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to carjacking and two related gun charges in connection with a January armed carjacking in South Philadelphia, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office…

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Two Men Arrested in Connection with July Shootout in Philadelphia’s Moyamensing Section

PHILADELPHIA — District Attorney Larry Krasner, alongside members of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Gun Violence Task Force (GVTF), announced the arrests of Salvatore Branco and Rhett Mazza for their involvement in…

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