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Deadly shooting caught on surveillance video in West Philadelphia; suspect sought
After a violent shooting left a man dead in West Philadelphia over the weekend, police are hoping new surveillance video can help them locate the shooter.On Monday, authorities identified the victim as 23-year-old William Shirley.A new surveillance video released by investigators shows the moments before the unsuspecting victim was shot.Man shot, killed after gunfire breaks out in West Philadelphia"It wasn't just one shot, it was a shoot him up," said Donnie Olivieri from West Philadelphia. "I feel bad for his family."Police say the suspect used an assault rifle in the attack outside a corner store on 52nd Street late Saturday...
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,...
Violence Erupts in Philadelphia: Man Fatally Shot, Woman Injured as Police Investigate Linked Shootings
Philadelphia has been struck by a spate of violent incidents early Sunday morning with reports of a fatal shooting in North Philadelphia followed closely by another disturbance in Oxford Circle. FOX29 reports that Philadelphia police arrived on the 1400 block of Kerper Street around 3:17 a.m., where they found a 43-year-old man fatally shot in the head. In a separate but potentially related incident, a woman suffered injuries to her face.
Man fatally shot in the head, woman struck in the face in North Philadelphia shootings
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating after gunfire erupted just miles apart before the sun rose Sunday morning. Officers arrived to find a 43-year-old man shot in the head on the 1400 block of Kerper Street around 3:17 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene. MORE HEADLINES:. Just hours...
Wanted: Suspects Khalif Duren (Left) and Amirah Square (Right) for Aggravated Assault in the 39th District
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating suspects Khalif Duren (Left) and Amirah Square (Right) for attempted murder/aggravated assault by handgun that occurred on the 28xx block of N. Bambrey St on June 19, 2024, at 6:21 pm. Suspect Description:. Suspect #1: Khalif Duren...
Four people shot as dozens of bullets fly in South Philly takeout shooting
Four men were hurt in a shootout at a South Philadelphia takeout spot, with bullets narrowly missing a child and others inside the restaurant, Philadelphia police said. At least two people began shooting into the Twin Dragon takeout restaurant at South 27th and Dickinson streets in the Grays Ferry neighborhood shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.
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...
Video: Police trying to determine if Philly music school burglaries were solo act
PHILADELPHIA - Investigators are working to determine if the same person robbed a Philadelphia music school on back-to-back days. Police shared video Tuesday of the suspect stealing guitars and equipment from the School of Rock on North 7th Street. Video from June 26th shows the suspect, described as a thin...
Shooting and Accident Claim Lives in Separate Philadelphia Incidents
Philadelphia, PA – Two separate overnight incidents have left one man critically injured and another dead in Philadelphia’s 19th and 39th Districts. In the early hours, at around 12:53 AM,…
Missing Endangered Person Omar Saadi from the 1st District
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an endangered individual, Omar Saadi. Omar, who resides on the 1400 block of Jackson Street, was last seen on Saturday, June 29, 2024, around 9 AM in the vicinity of Broad and Jackson Street. Omar is 24 years...
Pedestrian killed Saturday afternoon on North Broad Street in Philadelphia, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Visva Varathakumar, of North Philadelphia, died after being hit by a car on North Broad Street Saturday afternoon, police said. Varathakumar was attempting to cross from the east side to the west side of North Broad Street near Fairmount Avenue, according to police. Varathakumar was transported to Jefferson University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead Saturday evening, police said. Varathakumar was hit by a 2022 Nissan Rogue driven by a 24-year-old woman, according to police, who said the investigation is ongoing.Mayor Cherelle Parker recently signed into law a bill that will add speed cameras to Broad Street in an attempt to improve safety.
Family of Woman Shot by 10-Year-Old at Memorial Day Barbecue Speaks Out
During a Memorial Day barbeque that was meant to be a celebration, tragedy struck, leaving a family devastated and the community in shock. The event took an even darker turn when the victim’s family issued a harsh message toward the girl’s mother. Events That Led to the Tragedy.
Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Assistance to Identify Suspect in School of Rock Burglaries
The Central Detective Division is currently enlisting help from the public to identify a suspect or suspects involved in two burglaries at the School of Rock located at 421 North 7th Street, as seen in recently released video footage, as reported by the Philadelphia Police Department. The music education school became the target of theft on consecutive days, June 26 and 27, with several guitars and electronic items reported stolen. It has not been determined if the incidents involve the same individual.
SEPTA crack down on 'quality of life' issues begins with fines, possible bans
PHILADELPHIA - Drinking alcohol, urinating, smoking or littering on SEPTA could get you a ticket - or even a lifetime ban!. Starting Monday, SEPTA police are cracking down on "quality-of-life offenses" with a policy aimed at encouraging better behavior on public transportation. Tickets will be handed out to anyone caught...
Lower Moreland police release Incident Blotter for month of June
The Lower Moreland Police Department has released their Incident Blotter for the month of June:. 6/1/2024: a DUI occurred at 3:48 AM on Byberry Rd / Philmont Ave Sherzod Umarov, 39, of Trevose was arrested for DUI and careless driving. 6/1/2024: a Theft was reported at 9:58 AM on Deerpath...
Temple Student Killed in Domestic Violence Incident in Philadelphia
Milan Jones, a nursing student at Temple University, was killed in a domestic violence incident. Fellow student Tymir Lackey has been charged with her murder. Milan Jones, a Temple University nursing student, was killed in a domestic violence incident. Tymir Lackey, also a Temple student, has been charged with her...
Opinion: To keep gun violence down in Philadelphia, invest in crime victims
Gun violence statistics have never just been numbers to me. They’re deeply personal – I’ve lost both a son and a cousin to shootings and, as a crime survivor, I can tell you the effects of gun violence don’t end when physical wounds are gone. I wish I could say my story was unique, but so many people in my community have been touched by violence.
Camden man gunned down on Liberty Street
CAMDEN — Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man here. Donald Green, 43, was shot multiple times around 11:35 p.m. Friday on the 1000 block of Liberty Street, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. ...
Illegally Tinted Car Windows Can Now Be Ticketed In Philadelphia
If you have tints on your car windows or windshield, listen up! https://www.instagram.com/p/C84yLS1vyz0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Philadelphia car owners with illegally tinted windows could be ticketed starting today. (July 1st, 2024) Both police and Philadelphia Parking Authority can write up to $100 fines for cars with a window that is darker than the state allows. In Pennsylvania, the […]
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