35-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot in Kensington
PHILADELPHIA — A 35-year-old man was shot and killed in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia on Friday night, according to police. Officers from the 24th District responded to a report of a…
Body of Man Found in Schuylkill River
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was discovered in the Schuylkill River. The incident was reported on the evening of…
Shooting on Market Street Leaves Man Critically Injured
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man, estimated to be between 20-30 years old, was critically wounded in a shooting incident on Market Street. The victim, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, suffered…
Two Males Shot Overnight Near Fairmont Park
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A shooting incident early this morning in the 39th District resulted in injuries to two males. The incident occurred at 12:18 AM at the intersection of Ridge and W…
Two Victims Reported in Double Murder on North 51st Street
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department’s 16th District is currently investigating a double shooting that occurred on the unit block of N 51st Street at approximately 6:20 PM on June 5,…
One Injured in South 58th Street Shooting
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A shooting incident was reported in the 18th District at 9xx S 58th St. on the highway. The event occurred at approximately 11:40 PM. The victim, a 29-year-old male,…
Two Shot on North Preston Street
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A double shooting has been reported in the 16th District, occurring on the highway at 6xx N Preston St. The incident took place at approximately 1:08 AM. A 26-year-old…
Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Reported on State Road
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A tragic hit-and-run accident resulted in one fatality and several critical injuries on Friday, at approximately 9:11 PM. The crash occurred in the 8th District at the intersection of…
Gunfire Erupts Near Temple University on Easter Sunday
PHILADELPHIA, PA – In a recent incident near Temple University, two individuals were apprehended following a shooting that took place Sunday evening. The event occurred on the 1600 block of Sydenham Street…
Socialist Party Protesters Shut Down Ben Franklin Bridge, Multiple Arrests Made
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A protest by the “Party for Socialism and Liberation” on westbound 676 at Broad St resulted in significant traffic disruptions. The Philadelphia Police Department reported that the protest began…
Second Arrest Made in Franklin Township Homicide Case
FRANKLIN TWP., NJ — Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, alongside Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr. and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather, announced the arrest of 44-year-old…
Argument on SEPTA Bus Ends in Shooting
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A violent confrontation on a SEPTA bus on the evening of March 5, 2024, led to a fatal shooting and has triggered an urgent appeal for public assistance from…
Two Charged in 2022 Kensington Mass Shooting Injuring Nine
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced charges against two individuals in connection with a mass shooting in Kensington in 2022. District Attorney Larry Krasner, alongside the Gun Violence Task…
Stabbing Incident at Temple University Campus Leaves Employee Injured
PHILADELPHIA, PA – An unsettling event unfolded early this morning at Temple University, where a campus employee was the victim of a stabbing. The incident, involving an apparently mentally distressed assailant, occurred…
Deli Burglar Caught on Camera in Philly
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Central Detective Division is seeking assistance from the public in identifying an individual involved in a burglary. The incident took place on Sunday, at approximately 3:59 am, at…
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Dealing Fentanyl Analogue that Caused Fatal Overdoses in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Pennsylvania man who completed more than 7,800 individual darknet fentanyl sales in less than two years and was linked by investigators to dozens of fatal overdoses across the United States…
New York Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Double Homicide
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Jason Rivera, 38, of Brooklyn, New York was sentenced to life in prison today for his role in the kidnapping, extortion, and…
Hit-and-Run Incident Leaves Senior Citizen in Critical Condition
PHILADELPHIA, PA – An incident occurred on Sunday, involving a hit-and-run that critically injured a 69-year-old woman. The incident took place around 8:06 pm on the 11000 block of Knights Road. According…
Port Richmond Shooting Leaves Man Critically Injured
PHILADELPHIA, PA – In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a 32-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section. The incident occurred just before 3 a.m. on…
Latest Prison Sentence In Unprecedented Firearms Trafficking Operation
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Charles O’Bannon, 25, of Villa Rica, Georgia, was sentenced to 33 months’ imprisonment for his role in a multi-conspirator firearms trafficking operation…
