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Teenage girl shot, injured after fight ends with gunfire in Montgomery County
A teenage girl was shot and injured after a fight broke out in Pottstown, Montgomery County.It happened at approximately 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on Myrtle Street in the Bright Hope Community.Officers say they responded to reports of a fight involving multiple teenage girls.According to police, shots were fired as a result of that dispute.When police arrived at the scene, officers found a 14-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound to her chest.She was treated at the scene and transported to a local trauma center. There is no word yet on her condition.Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the Pottstown Police Department at 610-970-6574.
Fourth of July mass shooting: 14-year-old among 9 shot, 1 killed during pop-up event in Philadelphia
One person is dead and eight others were injured in a Fourth of July mass shooting during what officials are calling a "pop-up event" in Southwest Philadelphia on Thursday night.Police say nine people, including three juveniles and six adults, were shot near the intersection of 60th Street and Kingsessing Ave. around 11:30 p.m.Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, along with other city leaders, gave an update Friday morning about the deadly shooting and their efforts in the community.Parker said Philadelphia police were tracking the pop-up event, which they said was moving to various locations around the city, including different neighborhoods.WATCH: Mayor Parker,...
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.
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,...
Brave 10-Year-Old Escapes Stranger by Pretending Store Clerk is His Mom
A quick-thinking 10-year-old boy made a bold move to escape a suspicious woman by pretending that a store clerk was his mother. Sammy Green, from Pottstown, Pennsylvania, was walking home from school on November 11 when he realized he was being followed. Persistent Questions from the Woman. According to Sammy’s...
Man killed in Upper Darby shooting after lured by 6 men into trap, police say
UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) — Police in Upper Darby, Delaware County, are searching for six suspects wanted in connection with a deadly shooting. It happened early Wednesday morning at the intersection of Penarth and Keystone avenues.Police said 22-year-old Jamie Reed of Philadelphia was shot and killed on the front porch of a house while he tried to escape gunfire.Detectives believe Reed was lured into a trap and ambushed by six males who got out of a silver car."This male [Reed] was standing outside of the apartment building at 83 S. State Road," Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt said. "He...
WATCH: Vehicle Strikes Pumps at Sunoco in Lansdale
A blue BMW sedan sustained severe damage to nearly the entire vehicle after crashing into a dual-sided gas pump at the Sunoco at North Broad and East Third streets in Lansdale Tuesday night, according to reports from the scene. Furthermore, investigators at the scene told North Penn Now that the...
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 […]
High school football player shot, killed in Chester, Pa.
A high school football player in Chester, Delaware County, was shot and killed over the weekend, officials confirmed Tuesday.The shooting happened just after 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of 24th and Crosby streets.When officers arrived at the scene, police located 17-year-old Zaheem Sabree along the 100 block of East 24th Street.He suffered a gunshot wound to the head, authorities say.Sabree was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.On Tuesday, officials with the Chester Upland School District (CUSD) confirmed that Sabree was a rising 12th grader and a member of CUSD's High School football program."The shocking...
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...
Three Teens Shot Overnight in Philadelphia in Multiple Shootings
PHILADELPHIA, PA—Three teenagers were victims of separate shootings across Philadelphia in a series of violent incidents overnight. Each victim is currently hospitalized, with investigations underway by the city’s Shooting Investigation…
Warrington Police Stop a Man Allegedly Trying to Break into the Front Door of a House
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Warrington police intervened when a 33-year-old Ambler man was allegedly trying to break in the front door of a house in broad daylight. Police said that on June 27, Steven Joseph Delpopolo was on Tabatha Drive when he tried to break into the front door and front windows of a house. Witnesses said that Delpopolo appeared to give up and walk away, but he immediately went back to the house and tried to enter through the front door.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER When police arrived at about 6:30 p.m., they said they found Delpopolo acting erratically. He also appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Delpopolo was picked up by a family member and citation was filed for public drunkenness. Want more news like this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly e-mail newsletters online. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Philadelphia shootout: Victims run for cover as video shows suspects open fire on restaurant
PHILADELPHIA - A terrifying video captures the chaotic moments a shooting erupted inside and outside a Chinese takeout restaurant, injuring five people this week. The quintuple shooting rang out as several customers stood inside the restaurant on 27th and Dickerson streets around 10:30 p.m. Monday. One video shows three suspects...
Man wanted for alleged gun theft in Monroe County
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Stroud Area Regional Police Department says they (SARPD) are searching for a man who took a gun from an indoor shooting range. Police stated Lawrence Handlovic, 34, of Pottstown, used a gun in an indoor shooting range and left the store through an alarmed exit door with the firearm. According to […]
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