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3 women shot on SEPTA bus, officials say
A triple shooting on a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia’s Cobbs Creek neighborhood Tuesday left multiple people injured, and police are still looking for the shooter. It happened just after 4:30 p.m. in the 500 block of South 57th Street, according to police. SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch told WHYY News via email a group of men who had just exited the bus fired multiple rounds into the bus.
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).
Customer shoots Philadelphia ShopRite worker after argument, police say
An employee at a ShopRite in Philadelphia's Olney section was hospitalized after a customer shot him multiple times Monday night, police said.The victim, a 23-year-old man, was organizing the shopping carts at the ShopRite supermarket on Olney Avenue and Front Street when the customer, a 30-year-old man, came out of the store and began arguing with the worker, Chief Inspector Scott Small said at the scene.The older man then pulled out a handgun and shot the worker twice in the abdomen. The worker ran into the store while the shooter stayed at the scene. Police recovered his gun, which he legally owned and had a license to carry.The worker was taken to Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, placed in critical condition and underwent surgery.Police said the suspected shooter is in custody, and two 9 mm spent shell casings were found at the scene.Surveillance cameras inside the store and in the parking lot captured the incident, which happened only a few feet from the entrance to the store, Small said.It wasn't clear what sparked the argument between the two.The police Shooting Investigation Group is investigating.
FBI searching for information about baby found dead in NJ in 1986
Law enforcement officials in the Philadelphia region are asking for help identifying a baby who was found dead in 1986.FBI Philadelphia and Law enforcement officials in Gloucester County, New Jersey, are seeking help identifying the baby – a White, full-term newborn girl who weighed about 7 pounds and who had dark hair and brown eyes, officials said. She was found wrapped in a beach towel inside a silver trash bag on Dec. 4, 1986. The beach towel depicted "an African Plains scene," officials said.The baby's body was found in a dumpster behind a shopping center at Ganttown Road and Route...
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...
$200,000 Philadelphia Handbag Heist Crew Caught on Video
Philadelphia, PA — The Central Detective Division is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying four suspects involved in a commercial burglary at LXY Philadelphia Boutique. The incident occurred on September…
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 […]
Father accused of threatening students in Paulsboro High School appears in court
A South Jersey father appeared in court on Monday morning, months after police say he entered a high school classroom and threatened two students.Aaron Thomas entered a not guilty plea today to charges that include simple assault and trespassing.The incident happened at Paulsboro High School back in March.South Jersey father arrested after confronting student in high school classroomA video posted to Instagram appears to show Thomas walk up to a student and demand he apologize to his daughter.The situation escalated when another adult intervened.The dispute allegedly centered on photos being shared.The next court date is set for November.
Fights Break Out After Camden, Winslow High School Football Game, Arrests Made: Police
The fights occurred in the parking lot and front lawn of Winslow Township High School, police said. Mutual aid was provided from neighboring police departments, officers said. No injuries were reported, police said. Detectives are reviewing security and body camera footage for further identification of suspects and additional criminal charges,...
Beautiful fall weather in Philadelphia; tracking Hurricane Milton
A beautiful, seasonable October stretch is underway in our area this week. Today and Wednesday will have seasonably cool temperatures, followed by a reinforcing shot of cool air Wednesday night. Thursday and Friday will likely stay in the 60s, with morning lows in the 40s. Friday morning looks to be the chilliest of the week, and then we rebound into the 70s by the weekend.Speaking of lows in the 40s, the average first occurrence of lows in the 40s in Philly is Sept. 30. We are behind schedule but nowhere near the record latest first occurrence, which is Oct. 20.The...
Panera reaches settlement in lawsuit filed by former Penn student's family
Panera Bread reached a settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit involving former Penn student, Sarah Katz.The attorney representing Katz's family told CBS News Philadelphia the matter has been resolved and she could not provide any other details. Earlier this year, Katz's parents talked with CBS News Philadelphia in an exclusive interview. Katz's parents, Jill and Michael, said their 21-year-old daughter avoided energy drinks because she had a heart condition, called Long QT syndrome, which disrupts the heart's electrical activity. Two years ago, Sarah Katz bought a Charged Lemonade drink from a Philadelphia Panera Bread and hours later she went into cardiac arrest and died....
Pennsylvania father, sons accused of poaching nearly 50 deer
CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania father and his two adult sons are facing criminal charges after they were accused of poaching deer in two counties. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reported Tuesday that Carl Nelson III, 70, of West Chester, Carroll Nelson IV, 44, of Downingtown, and Mark Nelson, 40, of West Chester, allegedly […]
Glassboro, Pitman, tie in double overtime - Boys soccer recap
Owen Hurley had a first quarter goal for Pitman, and Gavin Dillard tied the game in the second quarter for Glassboro, as both teams ended up tying after two overtimes in Glassboro. Elijah Crispin added an assist for Pitman (5-5-1). If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Suspect sought after 2 Philadelphia Family Dollar stores robbed at gunpoint
Police are searching for the robber who allegedly held up two Philadelphia Family Dollar stores at gunpoint.The latest happened on the 1600 block of East Wadsworth Avenue in Philadelphia's Cedarbrook section on Sunday night.Detectives believe he is the same person wanted for a robbery at a Family Dollar on West Cheltenham Avenue in West Oak Lane on Monday last week.In both cases, a ski mask partially covered his face.Anyone who recognizes the suspect should call Philadelphia police.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
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