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Philadelphia ShopRite worker shot by customer in parking lot
A grocery store employee is in critical condition after police said a customer shot him in the parking lot of the ShopRite in the Olney section of Philadelphia on Monday night.It happened around 11 p.m. at the ShopRite at N. Front Street and E. Olney Avenue.Police said the 23-year-old victim works as a cart attendant and was in the parking lot about an hour before the store was supposed to close.They said he got into an argument with a 30-year-old customer and that the customer ended up firing three shots, striking the employee twice in the abdomen.The employee then ran into the store, according to investigators.Police said he was alert and talking, and that medics rushed him to the hospital where he was placed in critical condition and underwent surgery."The 30-year-old shooter remained on scene and did cooperate with police, so we have the shooter's weapon," said Chief Inspector Scott Small with the Philadelphia Police Department.Small said, "Preliminary information is the shooter does have a valid permit to carry a handgun."Police said surveillance cameras at the store captured the altercation.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Suspect identified in hit-and-run death of 14-year-old girl in West Philadelphia
Authorities have released the name of a suspect wanted in connection with a hit and run that killed a 14-year-old girl in West Philadelphia.Marvin Wicker, 40, is wanted on multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle.Philadelphia police say he was behind the wheel of a black Mercedes involved in the crash on Haverford Avenue on September 26.Dawn Watson was killed as she crossed the road with her mother.Teen killed while walking with mom had recently moved to neighborhoodWicker is considered armed and dangerous. Police say he may be operating a silver, two-door Chevy Cobalt.He's known to frequent the 5900 block of Haverford Avenue.Anyone with information can call or text police at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Massive fire ravages Catholic school building in Springfield Twp., Delaware County
A massive multi-alarm fire destroyed a Catholic school building in Springfield Township, Delaware County.The call came in around 5 p.m. Monday for flames showing from the St. Francis of Assisi School, which is located on Saxer Avenue.Chopper 6 was overhead as plumes of heavy smoke billowed from the roof of the building.Chopper 6 over school fire in Delaware CountyFirefighters knocked down the bulk of the fire but remained on the scene Monday night to extinguish any hotspots.The school was founded in 1929 and serves students from Pre-K to 8th grade."At this time, the fire appears controlled to one building. All...
Police chase ends with crash on Schuylkill Expressway in West Conshohocken, Pa.
A police chase in West Conshohocken ended with two people getting hurt after a crash on the Schuylkill Expressway.It happened just before 1:30 a.m. on Monday along I-76 Westbound, near Exit 332.The ramp was closed for hours as crews worked to clean up a fuel spill from that crash.Police say the two people who were hurt were both taken to the hospital.There has been no word yet on their condition or what prompted the pursuit.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Innocent bystander killed by stray bullet from men arguing in Philadelphia's Kensington section
Philadelphia police are searching for the man accused of firing a shot that killed an innocent bystander after they said a fight inside a store spilled outside Tuesday in the city's Kensington section.It happened around 12:30 a.m. outside the Steak & Beer store along the 2700 block of Kensington Avenue.Police said a woman was walking down the street almost half a block away from the altercation and was struck by a stray bullet after the shooter missed his target.The Action Cam was there as police watched surveillance footage while working the case inside the Steak & Beer store.Police said the...
1969 Ocean City N.J. Cold Case Investigation Considers Ted Bundy, Then Living in Lafayette Hill
A Oxygen network documentary may have chilling implications regarding Lafayette Hill and a 54-year-old double-murder cold case. A Post X News story reported the filmmakers’ theorized violent perpetrator: Ted Bundy. The victims were Susan Davis and Elizabeth Perry, both 19, who spent Memorial Day 1969 in Ocean City, New...
As Hurricane Milton intensifies, some head to Philadelphia
Baggage claim was busy at Philadelphia International Airport Monday – often packed with travelers flying back from Florida, which is in the path of Hurricane Milton.Heading home is the plan for Dennis Cunerd and his family."We needed to get out of its path. We were at Disney World and the hurricane was headed straight for Orlando," Cunerd said.The decision to cut the Disney trip in half came just the day before for Cunerd and his family from Bethlehem as Milton intensified to a Category 5 storm."There was a lot of buzz. It was pretty crazy, the airport this morning in...
After Nearly 40 Years, Famous Philly Restaurant to Close
One of the best seafood restaurants in Philadelphia, known for its waterfront views is closing. Chart House, along the Delaware River on Columbus Blvd., at the southern end of Philadelphia's Penn's Landing, has announced it will be closing on Nov. 30. Philly's Chart House Announcing its Closing After 38 Years.
Historic Philly Building Partially Collapses, Crushing Cars on Street
The Darrah School Apartments -- located in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood -- reportedly collapsed. The post Historic Philly Building Partially Collapses, Crushing Cars on Street appeared first on Classix Philly 107.9.
Robert Jones Shot Dead By Detective Christopher Sweeney: PPD
Robert Jones, a 54-year-old Black man from Philadelphia, was shot dead by Detective Christopher Sweeney, a 43-year-old white man from Philadelphia, according to an updated release by PPD. The shooting happened at the intersection of Willits Road and Holme Avenue at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, according to the initial...
Pennsylvania judge suspended without pay over political social media posts
(WHTM) — A Pennsylvania judge has been suspended without pay for publishing political social media posts even after being warned not to do so. According to court documents, Judge Mark B. Cohen of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County was suspended after repeatedly and continually posting political social media posts despite warnings from […]
Panera Bread settles first wrongful death lawsuit involving Penn student
Panera Bread has settled a lawsuit with the family of Sarah Katz, a University of Pennsylvania student who died in September 2022 after allegedly drinking Charged Lemonade, a highly caffeinated drink from the food chain. Sarah, 21, who was diagnosed with a heart condition at a young age, was said to have consumed a 30-ounce […]
Philadelphia police pursuit ends with multi-vehicle crash, 1 person in custody
A person is in custody after a police pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle crash in Philadelphia Monday night.It happened just after 6:30 p.m. in the area of 19th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.Officers say the pursuit led to a crash involving several cars. There's no word yet on what may have caused the collision.One person is in custody, according to police.Investigators also say one person was transported to Temple University Hospital in an unknown condition. It is unclear whether the injured person is also the person in custody.Authorities have also not said what initiated the pursuit.Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the police.
American Water, the largest water utility in US, is targeted by a cyberattack
The largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States announced Monday that it was the victim of a cyberattack, prompting the firm to pause billing to customers. New Jersey-based American Water — which provides services to more than 14 million people in 14 states and on 18 military installations — said it became aware of the unauthorized activity on Thursday and immediately took protective steps, including shutting down certain systems. The company does not believe its facilities or operations were impacted by the attack and said staffers were working “around the clock” to investigate the nature and scope of the attack. The company said it has notified law enforcement and is cooperating with them. It also said customers will not face late charges while its systems are unavailable. According to its website, American Water manages more than 500 water and wastewater systems in about 1,700 communities in California, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
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