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Raging fire erupts at historic Pennsylvania home for second time in months
BERWYN, Pa. - Firefighters battled a massive blaze in Berwyn less than three months after a historic home was left severely damaged by another fire. The home, which resides on Sugartown and Leopard Roads, was engulfed in flames again Tuesday morning. SKYFOX was live over the scene as smoke bellowed...
Man sentenced for secretly recording females in King of Prussia Mall fitting rooms
NORRISTOWN — A former Delaware County man faces several years of court supervision as a sex offender after he admitted to using a pen camera to secretly record females in fitting rooms at stores in the King of Prussia Mall, and to secretly recording a former romantic partner without her consent.
Man dies after being stabbed in the face in Philadelphia
An investigation is underway after a man was stabbed to death in Philadelphia early Tuesday morning. Police responded to the 1200 block of West Wingohocking Street at 6:26 a.m. for a reported stabbing. When they arrived, they found an unidentified man in his 40s or 50s who was suffering from multiple stab wounds to the face. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medics at 6:36 a.m.
Woman 'shot 7-month-old boy' in stroller as mom screamed 'my baby' amid 'argument gone wrong'
A Philadelphia woman stands accused of shooting a 7-month-old baby boy late Thursday night in what has been described as an argument gone wrong. Dominique Billips, 28, was arrested and charged in the shooting that occurred in the 4000 block of Meridian Street, which is located in Philadelphia's Holmesburgh neighborhood, which is located right along the Delaware River in the northeastern portion of the major Pennsylvania city.
16-year-old killed execution-style in Philadelphia; 3 gunmen wanted for firing 50 shots
Philadelphia police are searching for three gunmen after a teenager was killed execution-style on Tuesday afternoon.It happened around 4 p.m. in the 1200 block of Van Kirk Street in the city's Oxford Circle section.Officers found the 16-year-old victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds while lying on the ground behind a home on the block.He was rushed to an area hospital where he later died.According to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small, three gunmen were seen chasing the victim while opening fire.Police provide update on Oxford Circle murder on July 23, 2024.After the victim collapses in the driveway, video reportedly shows at least two gunmen standing over the teen while shooting at him just a few feet away."So it appears to be an execution-type homicide, since the shooters are seen on camera standing over the victim, and we also found multiple spent shell casing just inches away," said Small.More than 50 gunshots were fired.The suspects were last seen fleeing in a white sedan.The teenager's name has not been released.Anyone with information can call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477).RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Man ‘uncooperative' after being critically stabbed at the Wells Fargo Center
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed at the Wells Fargo Center over a week ago in South Philadelphia. According to the police, on Saturday, July 13, at around 10:45 p.m., police responded to a call for an assault at the Wells Fargo Center at 3601 S. Broad Street.
Police searching for 5 teens who trespassed, vandalized railroad property
The West Chester Borough Police Department is looking for five believed to be teenage males who vandalized and trespassed at a railroad property. On Saturday, July 20, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the West Chester Railroad said five males entered their Adams Street Yard in West Chester. According to officials, the...
Wrongly Convicted Philadelphia Man Spent 11 Years In Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit, Now the Detective Who Coerced His False Confession Will Pay for His Crimes In Historical Verdict
A former Philadelphia Police homicide detective was found guilty of assaulting an innocent man more than a decade ago to obtain a false murder confession […] Wrongly Convicted Philadelphia Man Spent 11 Years In Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit, Now the Detective Who Coerced His False Confession Will Pay for His Crimes In Historical Verdict
Dead puppies found near 9th hole of Chester Co. golf course
Police in Chester County are investigating after more than half a dozen dead puppies were found dumped along the ninth hole of a golf course in Caln Township on Monday. According to police, officials were contacted after seven dead puppies, described as pit bull terriers, were found dumped on the 9th hole, about 130 yards off of the U.S. Route 30 bypass, at the Ingleside Golf Course on Monday.
Customer Shot In Neck At Philadelphia Convenience Store, Police Say
The 31-year-old victim was robbed in a convenience store on the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue, authorities wrote in a release on Tuesday, July 23. He was shot in the neck when he ran outside to confront the suspect, investigators said. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical...
9 shot, 3 dead at large party in West Philadelphia
Police are investigating a mass shooting that took place in West Philadelphia.Nine people were shot, and three of them are dead, authorities say.It happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday on the 1200 block of North Alden Street.According to authorities, the incident stemmed from a fight."I got a male down on Alden Street. Got one male shot in the leg, possibly the head," officers could be heard saying over police radio.Police believe more than 100 people were gathered when shots rang out.Action News was told the victims are 23, 29, and 33 years old.Detectives are now looking for the suspects involved."It...
Ex-Philadelphia officer sentenced to at least 8 years in shooting death of 12-year-old
A fired Philadelphia police officer who pleaded guilty to murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy was sentenced Monday to at least eight years in prison.Edsaul Mendoza, a five-year veteran of the force who was fired a week after the shooting in 2022, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in April in the shooting of Thomas "T.J." Siderio.Mendoza said in court that he felt sorrow and regret just before he was sentenced to 8 to 20 years. He originally was charged with first- and third-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter but agreed to a plea deal. A message seeking comment...
James Walkergoutal Drunkenly Rear Ends Amish Horse-Buggy:PSP
James Leo Walkergoutal, 27 of West Chester, was found "under the influence of alcohol and drugs" when he rear-ended the horse and buggy, Pennsylvania State Police Lancaster Trooper James Grothey wrote in the release. Walkgoutal had been driving his Toyota Prius east on Lincoln High East/US Route 30 when he...
Dozens of guns recovered from Montgomery Township home illegally owned, police say
The Pennsylvania State Police at Skippack filed a criminal complaint on July 2, issuing a felony charge of possession of a prohibited firearm after searching a Montgomery Township home and finding 14 different guns. Frederick W. Miller, 69, of the 100 block of Limekiln Pike, told police he took the...
DA Krasner needs your help locating these Homicide suspects
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office needs your help locating the following homicide suspects. “There are families across the city who are mourning the loss of loved ones due to the violent actions by these suspects,” said DA Krasner. “While my office and our law enforcement partners work hard...
Upper Moreland police share details of four recent arrests
The Upper Moreland Police Department has shared the details of the following arrests:. Rakhmanov, 35, of Philadelphia was arrested on July 14 at 7:18pm for Retail Theft. Rakhmanov is accused of stealing $272 worth of food and household items from the Walmart at 2101 Blair Mill Road in Willow Grove, police said.
Parents of CHOP doctor killed in crash speak out as cyclists seek changes: 'Barricades need to be up'
PHILADELPHIA - Calls for action are growing louder in Philadelphia as bikers and advocates demand change from the city after a biker was struck and killed by a car this week in Center City. "She was inspiring to everyone she met, and supportive, loving, compassionate," said Mary Dietrick. Words Mary...
1-year-old killed, 2 women injured while crossing street in North Philly
Police say it happened while the three were crossing the intersection of North Front Street and East Wyoming Avenue just before 9 p.m. The baby was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, where she died about a half hour later.
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