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CRIME & SAFETY
Man shot, killed after gunfire breaks out in West Philadelphia
A man is dead after a shooting broke out in West Philadelphia on Saturday night.It happened on the unit block of 52nd Street just after 7:30 p.m.Police say at the scene, officers found a man who had been shot repeatedly.He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.There is no word yet on his identity.Authorities say no arrests have been made. Anyone with information on this shooting should contact the police.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Baby dies after young mom cut the umbiIical cord with a kitchen knife but failed to secure it after, then threw the child out the window
Philadelphia, PA – According to the police officials, the young mom and dad, later identified as 20-year-old EmiIy and 19-year-old Josshua, were taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including: criminaI homicide, concealing the death of an infant and other charges after they killed their baby. The responding officers discovered that the parents reportedly threw their baby out the window after the newborn bIed to death.
Video captures 23-year-old man fatally gunned down with ‘high-powered weapon’ in West Philly: police
PHILADELPHIA - Surveillance video provided to FOX 29 captures a disturbing scene that shows a suspect fatally shoot a 23-year-old man who was standing outside a store in West Philadelphia Saturday night. According to police, the shooting occurred just before 8 p.m. Saturday on the Unit block of North 52nd...
Vigil held for Temple nursing student allegedly killed by boyfriend in North Philadelphia
Family and friends of 20-year-old Milan Jones gathered in Philadelphia on Friday night to remember the Temple nursing student and celebrate her life.Jones was found dead from blunt force trauma inside a North Philadelphia apartment last Saturday morning.Philadelphia police said a dispute between Jones and her boyfriend, 21-year-old Tymir Lackey, turned physical, leading to her death. Police called her death a domestic homicide.Lackey, a fellow Temple student, was arrested and now faces murder charges.In a parking lot at 74th Street and Ogontz Avenue, Jones' family and friends came together on Friday evening for a balloon release."Being around this many people...
Police searching for suspects after stray bullets strike two teens in North Philly
Two teenagers are injured after being hit by gunfire in North Philly Saturday morning, and police are seeking two suspects for the incident. Police responded to a call about an individual with a gun at 12:35 a.m. in the 2100 block of Fairhill Street. They found a 16-year-old male who had been shot once in the chest and once in the buttocks. Police also found a second victim, 18, with a gunshot wound in the buttocks.
Man shot in the head, killed in Northeast Philly
Police in Philadelphia are investigating after a man was killed in Northeast Philadelphia on Sunday morning after being shot in the head. According to police, the incident happened around 3:20 a.m. along the 1400 block of Kerper Street in Northeast Philadelphia. At that time, officers found a 43-year-old man who...
$184,838.72 COVID-19 Relief Check Embezzlement: Florida Authorities Arrest Ashley Stibbins-Parker for $131,888.22 in Fraudulent Spending!
According to abc13 Eye Witness News, in a shocking case of alleged fraud and excessive spending Ashley Stibbins-Parker a resident of Philadelphia has found herself at the center of serious legal troubles in Florida. According to reports from WPLG and court documents Stibbins-Parker is accused of orchestrating a scheme involving the misappropriation of a COVID-19 relief check totaling $184,838.72. The check issued by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners under the federal CARES Act was intended for Weston City Hall in Florida but ended up deposited into a Bank of America account under the fictitious entity City of Weston LLC which Stibbins-Parker had allegedly set up in Georgia.
Innocent bystander shot after 58 bullets fired in Philadelphia: 'Sounded like missiles'
An innocent bystander was shot after gunmen fired 58 shots in Philadelphia's Parkside neighborhood.The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. Thursday at 53rd and Wyalusing.The bullets traveled nearly two blocks, hitting 23-year-old Siani Ingram once in her left arm."I heard what sounded like missiles going past my ear ... like fast," said Ingram.The victim had left her house to go to a nearby corner store for snacks with her friends. The young women were having a game night.We're told she started to run when she heard the gunshots but then fell to the ground."Once I realized my arm went numb, and...
Woman hospitalized after being shot in the face in Northeast Philly
Police in Philadelphia are investigating after, they said, a woman was shot in the face during an incident that happened in Northeast Philadelphia early Sunday. According to police, the incident happened at about 12:46 a.m. on Sunday at a property along the 4700 block of Longshore Avenue. Police officials said,...
1 dead after tractor-trailer crosses lanes of Rt. 422, hits SUV in Montgomery County
A driver is dead after an SUV was struck by a tractor-trailer on Route 422 in Lower Providence Twp., Montgomery County.The crash happened just after 6 a.m. Friday at the St. Gabe's curve (mile marker 188).State police say the tractor-trailer left the westbound lanes, crossed the median and struck the SUV in the eastbound lanes.The SUV went down the embankment and crossed over the adjacent Schuylkill River Trail before coming to rest on its side.The driver of that vehicle was killed.There was no word on any injuries to the tractor-trailer driver. The investigation into what caused the trucker to lose...
2 teens from PA arrested for North Wildwood, NJ, boardwalk assault
Two teens from Pennsylvania have been arrested in connection to an asssult on the North Wildwood boardwalk earlier this month. That assault happened on Saturday, June 8th, in the area of 26th and the boardwalk near the Gateway 26 Arcade and Casino. Kenneth Golembewski, the father of the alleged victim,...
Woman struck by stray bullet while walking to West Philly store, police say
A woman walking to the store was hit by a stray bullet when gunfire erupted on a West Philadelphia street late Thursday night, police said. According to police, just after 11:30 p.m. officers responded to a radio call about a person with a gun on the 5400 block of Wyalusing Ave.
Woman killed after man shoots at group during a fight in Kensington, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 39-year-old man is accused of pulling up to a fight on a Kensington street, firing shots and later shooting a woman inside a home Friday afternoon, police said. Philadelphia police said two teenage girls were fighting outside on the 3400 block of Tampa Street when a man pulled up in a white car and hopped out with a gun.Authorities described the suspect as a 39-year-old man with a stocky build, and a long beard, wearing a red shirt and a dark-colored baseball hat.A group of people then began to run from the area, and the man shot...
Man dead after pedestrian crash along Broad Street in Philadelphia
A man was killed in a pedestrian crash along Broad Street in Philadelphia on Saturday.It happened just after 1 p.m. along the 700 block of North Broad Street.Police say a silver 2022 Nissan Rogue driven by a 24-year-old woman was traveling northbound.The vehicle then allegedly struck a pedestrian, identified by authorities as Visva Varathakumar.Investigators say Varathakumar was attempting to cross the street when he was hit.He reportedly landed on the hood of the car after the crash.Varathakumar was transported to Jefferson University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.An investigation into this incident is ongoing. Police have not yet stated whether charges have been filed.Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the police.
Man gunned down 3 years ago while filming music video in Philadelphia; family seeks justice
A young man with a budding career as a videographer was gunned down years ago while filming a music video in Philadelphia.Now, his mother is asking the public for help in finding his killer.Theresa Collins says her son, Anthony Burton, shied away from anything violent."My son was a very humble, peaceful young man. He didn't like chaos, he didn't like confusion. He didn't like arguing if he could, if he could avoid any confrontation. That's who he was," she recalled.That's why Collins says what happened on April 2, 2021, was so shocking.She says the 25-year-old was filming a music video...
Dog rescued from truck that crashed into creek in Port Richmond
A dog was rescued from a pickup truck that had crashed into a creek in Port Richmond.Crews were called to the scene on the 4000 block of Aramingo Avenue around 1:45 a.m. Sunday.No human was inside the truck.The dog was unharmed in the incident and is in the care of the shelter.Police are still searching for the driver.
Three West Virginians admit to roles in Philadelphia drug trafficking organization
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Three West Virginia men have admitted to their roles in a Philadelphia drug trafficking organization. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, the organization was supplying large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to North Central West Virginia. Jordan Spadafore, 33, of Morgantown; Stephanie Miller, 47, of Charleston; and Olivia Gibson, 21, […]
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