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1 person killed, 8 injured in mass shooting in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 19-year-old man was killed and eight others were injured after a drive-by shooting late on July 4, Philadelphia police said.Police said a person in an SUV fired multiple gunshots at a group of people gathered on the 1900 block of South Salford Street, a side street between Chester and Kingsessing avenues in Southwest Philadelphia.Around 11:30 p.m., a man was in the passenger seat of the SUV as it drove down the block.Police said the 19-year-old man, who was shot once in the face, was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and pronounced dead late Thursday night.In...
Christopher Bucceroni, Gloucester Township Officer, Charged
Christopher Bucceroni, 28, a Gloucester Township police officer from West Deptford, was off-duty and driving his personally-owned vehicle, a 2020 Toyota RAV4, when he struck the 18-year-old bicyclist around 2:30 a.m. June 20, on Erial Road and Blackwood-Clementon Road, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay said alongside Bucceroni's chief, David Harkins.
3 teens hurt in separate overnight Philadelphia shootings
A teenager was shot in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood overnight in what was one of three separate shootings within a span of several hours that left teenagers injured in the city. Léelo en español aquí. The 17-year-old boy showed up to the hospital early on Wednesday, July 3,...
Man shot to death inside Chester, Pennsylvania convenience store identified
Police in Chester, Pa. have identified the man who was shot and killed inside a convenience store earlier this week.The shooting happened inside the Lucky 7 store on the 1100 block of Morton Avenue around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday.Police say officers arrived to find 27-year-old Dontae Dickerson on the floor of the store with a gunshot wound to the back of his head.The shooting reportedly happened after an argument inside the store.No arrests have been made.Chester police ask anyone with information to contact City of Chester Police Department Detective Patrick Flynn (610) 447-8444 or Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division Christopher Karr (484) 745-5534.
A Small Pennsylvania Town is Suddenly the 3rd Most Dangerous in State
A small town in Pennsylvania has unexpectedly become the 3rd most dangerous place in the state, raising serious concerns about safety and security. This surprising change in crime statistics has sparked discussions and highlighted the need to closely examine the factors contributing to this troubling ranking. Understanding Crime in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania ‘Proud Boy’ sentenced to prison: ‘Dont make us go against you’
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTAJ) — More than three years after the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, law enforcement and courts are still dealing with the aftermath, and a Proud Boys member from Pennsylvania just felt the effects of his actions. Brian Healion, 33, of Upper Darby, was sentenced to 100 days in prison with […]
Man Accused Of Raping, Shooting Woman In West Philly Caught In Missouri: Marshals
Damonte Lewis, 32, was taken into custody on Tuesday, July 2, according to federal officials. He is accused of raping a woman in Philadelphia, then shooting her and her boyfriend after the rape was reported to authorities, marshals said. The shooting happened in a second-floor bedroom of a North Peach...
Man shot ‘throughout his body' in West Philadelphia on July 4th, police say
A man was shot several times in West Philadelphia the morning of July 4th. Police officers rushed to the 800 block of North 40th Street along the border of the Mantua neighborhood just after 10:20 a.m. on July 4, 2024, Philadelphia police said. Officers found a man around 30 years...
3-year-old injured after being bitten by dog while leaving corner store in Philadelphia
A 3-year-old was injured after a dog repeatedly bit him in West Philadelphia on Tuesday.It happened just before 6 p.m. on the unit block of North 57th Street.Officers responded to the scene after multiple 911 calls reported that a child was being attacked by a dog.Upon arrival, police say they found a 3-year-old boy on the sidewalk with several dog bites along his arm.The child and his mother were then transported to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where the boy is in stable condition.According to police, the child was with his mother at a corner store near where they live.The boy reportedly walked out of the store first, and when he did, the dog jumped off a neighboring porch and attacked.Witnesses say the dog was not leashed or behind a fence.Officers described the dog as a mid-size Rottweiler. Investigators also say the attack seemingly happened for no reason.Authorities were able to contain the dog at the scene.Police later returned the dog to its owner, where the animal will need to be quarantined indoors for 10 days while the investigation takes place.
N.J. man threw 25 explosives from his car near a railroad bridge, cops say
A Camden County man was arrested and charged with hurling over 25 explosives from his car in the area of a railroad bridge in South Jersey and possessing a stockpile of explosives and high-capacity magazines, Winslow Township police said. Kenneth Baldino, 71, of Winslow Township was arrested on July 1...
Video shows dozens of gunshots being fired at Chinese takeout restaurant as patrons run for cover
Philadelphia police have released video showing gunmen firing dozens of shots at a Chinese takeout restaurant while patrons, including a child, were inside.The shootout happened at 27th and Dickinson streets at 10:30 p.m. on Monday. Five people were wounded.One angle shows two suspects running right up to the restaurant and immediately opening fire. The video shows multiple muzzle flashes as round after round is fired.Another angle shows people inside the restaurant scrambling to find cover. Philadelphia police have said they believe someone returned fire from inside the restaurant.RAW VIDEO:Video shows shootout at Chinese takeout restaurant in Grays FerryA black,...
Video shows suspects in South Philadelphia shooting that injured 5 men, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Surveillance video released by Philadelphia police on Wednesday shows the suspects wanted for shooting five men in South Philly. The shooting happened outside Twin Dragon, a Chinese restaurant located at 27th and Dickinson streets on Monday night. The video shows two men firing into the restaurant, and then another person in a black SUV shooting as the car drove away. Three of the five men injured in the shooting were 21 years old. In addition, a 45-year-old man was shot once in the left thigh and a 23-year-old man was struck in the right thigh and twice in the left leg. All five men were placed in stable condition at local hospitals, police said. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-8270.
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