Man shot on South 55th Street Early Friday morning, Philadelphia Police Investigating

PHILADELPHIA — A 61-year-old man was shot in the left knee on the roadway near the 1100 block of South 55th Street early Friday morning, police said. The shooting occurred at approximately…

Teen Stable After Shooting in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA – A 16-year-old boy was shot in the right hip Saturday afternoon on a road in the city’s 12th Police District, police said. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:28 p.m. on…

Jackson Scout launches Eagle project to help child patients CHOP

Jackson Scout launches Eagle project to help child patients at Philadelphia Children’s Hospital

JACKSON, N.J. — Shane Werosta, a Life Scout from Troop 204, is leading an Eagle Scout project to provide comfort to patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) who are battling…

Man shot multiple times in North Philadelphia, suspect fled

PHILADELPHIA — A 27-year-old man was shot multiple times Tuesday afternoon in North Philadelphia’s 22nd District, police said. The shooting occurred at approximately 3:09 p.m. on the highway near 3000 W Cumberland…

Man shot in the leg in West Philadelphia; no arrests made

PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — A 30-year-old man was wounded in a shooting Tuesday evening in West Philadelphia, police said. The incident occurred at approximately 5:37 p.m. near 54th Street and Chancellor Street in…

Philadelphia officer injured in crash with ATV rider; suspect arrested

PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — A Philadelphia police officer was injured Tuesday evening after colliding with an ATV while on duty, authorities said. At 5:27 p.m., the officer, assigned to the dirt bike detail,…

Philadelphia Police Arrest Killer Who Stuffed Woman’s Body Inside Garbage Can

PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — A woman found dead inside a garbage can last month has been identified, and a suspect is now in custody, police said. Officers responded to the 700 block of…

Overnight Shooting in Philadelphia Leads to One Arrest After Man Shot Multiple Times

PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — A 46-year-old man was shot multiple times on a roadway near the 2400 block of North 6th Street on Monday evening, police said. The shooting occurred at approximately 7:11…

Perp Shoots at Philadelphia Cop During Pursuit

PHILADELPHIA – A routine traffic stop in the city’s Germantown section escalated into a pursuit and shooting late Monday night, ending in the arrest of a suspect and the recovery of a…

Philadelphia Eagles Reportedly Decline Trump’s White House Invitation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The birds won’t be flying south anytime soon. The White House can now cancel that order for grease to grease the poles on the White House grounds as the…

Philadelphia police searching for armed and dangerous teen wanted for attempted murder

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Jayvonne Solomon, who is wanted for attempted murder, aggravated assault, and firearms violations in connection to a…

Twelve charged in South Philadelphia crime spree, including juvenile homicide and multiple shootings

PHILADELPHIA — Twelve individuals have been charged in connection with a series of violent crimes, including the killing of a juvenile, 12 non-fatal shootings, two gunpoint carjackings, and an auto theft in…

64-year-old woman fatally shot in southwest Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 64-year-old woman was shot and killed early Thursday morning in southwest Philadelphia, police said. At 2:47 a.m., officers from the 12th District heard gunfire before responding to a…

77-year-old man stabbed in Northeast Philadelphia home, police investigating

PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — A 77-year-old man was stabbed inside a private residence in Northeast Philadelphia on Tuesday night, authorities said. The attack occurred at approximately 10:25 p.m. on the 2100 block of…

Man shot in shoulder on Philadelphia highway, drives himself to hospital

PHILADELPHIA, P.A. — A 25-year-old man was shot while driving on a highway in Philadelphia’s 35th District and later transported himself to the hospital, police said. The shooting occurred in the 300…

ICE removes Salvadoran fugitive wanted for homicide, terrorism in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Jonathan Stanley Garcia Vasquez, a Salvadoran national wanted for aggravated homicide and ties to a terrorist organization, to El Salvador. Garcia was removed…

Philadelphia officer shot, suspect found dead after police pursuit

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia police officer was shot Tuesday night after a suspect opened fire on responding officers during a vehicle investigation, authorities said. The suspect was later found dead from an…

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…

17-Year-Old Shot Monday Night in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 17-year-old male was shot in the left forearm Monday evening in the city’s 12th District, police said. The shooting occurred around 6:25 p.m. on the highway near the…

Philadelphia lottery player hits six-figure jackpot on lottery ticket

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player in Philadelphia won a progressive top prize of $200,560 after purchasing a winning Cash Flow Fast Play ticket on Feb. 8. The winning ticket was…

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