African American Philadelphia Woman Wins Ben Franklin Look-Alike Contest During America 250 Celebration
Philadelphia, PA – Kiya Burgess, 25, was named the winner of the annual “Night of 250 Benjamin Franklins” look-alike contest held July 3 near Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell, earning the top spot in…
Man shot in leg after fleeing suspect near 52nd and Girard in West Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A 21-year-old man was shot in the leg late Tuesday night in West Philadelphia after attempting to flee a suspect he saw exiting a SEPTA bus, according to police. Officers…
Man shot in the back after dispute at West Philly corner store, suspect in custody
PHILADELPHIA — A man was hospitalized after being shot late Tuesday night in West Philadelphia, following an earlier confrontation at a nearby store, police said. Officers from the 18th District responded to…
Woman critically injured, shot in the head on Watts Street in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A woman is in critical condition following a shooting Tuesday evening in North Philadelphia, police said. Officers from the 9th District responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 6:16 p.m.…
Man injured in Woodland Avenue shooting after sedan opens fire on parked car
PHILADELPHIA — A man was injured Wednesday night in a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia that left a vehicle riddled with bullets and blood on the sidewalk, police said. At approximately 10:19 p.m.…
olice seek suspect in deadly shooting of 31-year-old man on Camac Street
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities are searching for a 22-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of Derwin Matthews, who was killed earlier this month in Center City, Philadelphia police announced. On Monday,…
Two arrested, one at large in 2022 shooting death of teen on Berkeley Drive
PHILADELPHIA — Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the 2022 shooting death of 17-year-old Theodore Crawford in the city’s East Falls section, while a third suspect remains at…
Woman fires shot during fireworks dispute at Bensalem apartment complex
BENSALEM, Pa. — A fireworks dispute escalated into gunfire Wednesday night at The Commons Apartment Complex, where a woman allegedly fired a shot during a fight involving residents from two apartments, according…
Philadelphia police locate SUV in fatal North Broad Street hit-and-run
PHILADELPHIA — A 60-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Monday after being struck by a speeding SUV on North Broad Street, police said. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department’s…
Grandmother jumps out window with baby as pregnant mom and two children die in Philadelphia house fire
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A pregnant woman and her two children lost their lives in a house fire that tore through their Philadelphia home early Friday. Authorities believe the fire was deliberately set.…
Man shot in hand refuses to cooperate with police in Philadelphia shooting
PHILADELPHIA — A 23-year-old man was shot in the hand late Saturday night but initially refused to open the door for responding officers, according to Philadelphia Police. At approximately 11:19 p.m. on…
Man critically injured in West Huntingdon Street shooting in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — A man was critically injured in a shooting late Saturday night on the 1200 block of West Huntingdon Street, Philadelphia police said. Officers from the 22nd District responded to the…
Man treated for gunshot wound after being dropped off at Philadelphia hospital
PHILADELPHIA — Police are investigating after a man was dropped off at Albert Einstein Medical Center early Sunday morning with a gunshot wound. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, officers from the…
ICE arrests four illegal workers during worksite operation in Pike County
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested four individuals during a worksite enforcement operation at Wyoming Valley Pallets Inc. in Exeter on June 5. The joint operation, led by Homeland…
Migrant in Philadelphia Deported for Fraud
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia removed Giyosiddin Ergashev, a citizen of Uzbekistan wanted for fraud in his home country, on May 29. “ICE is committed…
Philadelphia man shot and killed inside East Cambria Street home
PHILADELPHIA — A 42-year-old man was shot and killed early Saturday morning inside a residence on East Cambria Street, police confirmed. At approximately 12:36 a.m., officers from the 24th District responded to…
Philadelphia police officer attacked with traffic cone during anti-ICE protest
PHILADELPHIA — A police officer was assaulted Tuesday evening while performing crowd control duties during a protest in the city, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 7 p.m. as the officer,…
Al-Qaeda terrorist captured by ICE in Philadelphia sanctuary city
PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested a 39-year-old Russian citizen born in Tajikistan who is wanted overseas and allegedly linked to the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda. The individual, whose name…
Man shot and killed early Monday morning in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A 31-year-old man died Monday morning after being shot in the stomach in the early hours near South Camac Street in the city’s 9th Police District, authorities confirmed. The…
Three shot in early Tuesday morning in Northeast Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Three people were shot early Tuesday morning near the 6300 block of Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, prompting an investigation by the 15th District and local detectives. Police said…
Dragon boat capsizes on Schuylkill River, all 12 rescued
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A 12-passenger dragon boat capsized early Tuesday morning on the Schuylkill River near 4900 Ridge Avenue, prompting a swift emergency response and a water rescue by the Philadelphia Police…