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4 suspects sought after attempted purse robbery turns violent in North Philadelphia
Police are looking for four people accused in a violent robbery.New surveillance images were released Friday of the June 23 incident on North Broad Street in North Philadelphia.The suspects include four males and two females.Police say the two female suspects tried stealing another woman's purse.When her friend intervened, all four suspects assaulted that friend.Police also say three of the suspects were also involved in an assault earlier that same day in the 1500 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue.Anyone with information is asked to call or text police at 215-686-TIPS (8477).RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
1 person killed, 8 injured in mass shooting in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A mass shooting that killed a man and injured eight other people happened after Philadelphia police officers tried to break up a roving pop-up party, city leaders said in a news conference Friday.Police said around 11:30 p.m. on the Fourth of July, a person in the passenger seat of 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.Police said a 19-year-old man, who was shot once in the face, was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center...
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,...
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...
6 arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters burn flags, scuffle with police in Philadelphia
Six people were arrested Thursday night after pro-Palestinian protesters burned flags and scuffled with Philadelphia police officers outside City Hall.Chopper 6 was over the scene at JFK Boulevard and N. Broad Street shortly after 8 p.m.Several of the protesters were waving Palestinian flags while burning other flags - one of which appeared to be an American flag.At one point, a woman throws several smaller American flags onto the heap.Chopper 6 video of protest near Philadelphia City HallPolice say the protest began in Rittenhouse Square and grew to about 400 people.As the crowd marched down Chestnut Street, police say an act...
Philadelphia Police Seek Help Locating Missing 13-Year-Old Jasiyah McDonald
The search is on for a missing 13-year-old girl in Philadelphia. Jasiyah McDonald was reported last seen yesterday afternoon, near Cabot Place in the city's 22nd District. Philadelphia Police are now soliciting the public's help to find her. Jasiyah is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 156...
Inmate Killed by Cellmate in Pennsylvania State Prison
An inmate was killed by his cellmate at the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, as confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Police on Tuesday night. The deceased, 57-year-old Kevin Beattie from Philadelphia, who had also been known as Kevin Williams and Bernard Grover, was found unresponsive in his cell on July 2, 2024. He had been serving a 22-to-55-year sentence for burglary since February 3, 2023.
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 […]
Teen shot while visiting memorial for shooting victim in Summerdale; 3 suspects sought
Philadelphia police are looking for three people in connection with a shooting that left an 18-year-old injured.The shooting happened in the 900 block of Brill Street just before 1:30 a.m. Friday.The teen was shot while visiting a memorial that was set up for another gunshot victim in the city's Summerdale neighborhood.Investigators say the victim was rushed to the hospital with a gunshot injury to the leg but is expected to survive.Three suspects were spotted running from the scene.There has been no word on what led up to the shooting.Anyone with information is asked to call or text police at 215-686-TIPS (8477).RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
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.
Firefighters Battle Overnight Blaze In Deptford (Photos)
The fire broke out at about 1 a.m. Friday, July 5 on the 1000 Block of Lindberg Drive near Delsea Drive in Deptford, according to Union Fire Co. #1. Units responding included: Squad 921, Engine 942, Engine 931, Ladder Tower 926, Ladder Tower 936, Engine 933, Engine 911, Utility 947, Ladder 516, Engine 934, RIT Team 736 and RIT Team 812.
Police find AK-47 during a traffic stop in Winslow, NJ
🚨 Winslow Township police found an AK-47 during a traffic stop. WINSLOW— A driver and two others were arrested after an AK47-style firearm was found in their vehicle during a traffic stop in the Camden County township Thursday afternoon. It was just after 1:30 p.m. on May 23...
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