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3 dead after head-on crash in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, police say
HATBORO, Pa. (CBS) -- Three people were killed and two others are injured after a head-on crash on Friday night in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, police said.Police arrived at the crash scene at County Line Road and Park Avenue around 6:35 p.m. and found three damaged vehicles, including a Chevrolet Camaro driven by a 31-year-old man.Investigators believe the Camaro driver was heading west on County Line Road when he crossed into oncoming traffic in the eastbound lanes, hitting a Nissan SUV driven by a 69-year-old woman. A Hyundai SUV that was behind the Nissan was also involved in the crash.The drivers of the Chevrolet and Nissan were both pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers had to be extricated from the Chevy including a 31-year-old woman, who was taken to Jefferson Abington Hospital and pronounced dead there.A 23-year-old woman pulled from the Chevy was listed in critical condition at Jefferson Abington with severe injuries.The driver of the Hyundai was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center and listed in stable condition.Police said the impact of the crash flipped one of the vehicles onto its roof.Police have not released the names of the people involved as families are still being notified.
Rapper affiliated with Philadelphia street gang 'YBC' shot dead in Olney: Sources
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a popular rapper dead in the city's Olney section.Chopper 6 was over the scene around 3:34 p.m. Friday on the 5500 block of N. 6th Street. A white Hyundai SUV was held there as part of the investigation.Police say the 25-year-old male victim was shot multiple times in the chest and hand, but officers are still working to find where the shooting happened.Sources have identified the victim as Abdul Vicks, a well-known rapper known as "YBC Dul." He was affiliated with the gang Young Bag Chasers (YBC).Vicks was rushed to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.'YBC Dul,' rapper affiliated with Philadelphia street gang, shot dead in Olney: SourcesSEE ALSO: Man dead, 9-year-old boy hurt in North Philadelphia shooting; 2 gunmen wantedSo far, no arrests have been made.The circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been released.Philadelphia police are also investigating another shooting that claimed the life of a man and injured a young child on the 600 block of North 12th Street.The shots rang out around 6:19 p.m. Friday.Officers are still searching for two gunmen in that case.Anyone with information on either shooting is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.
Norristown dad shares his grief over death 6-year-old son as 1 of 2 people plead guilty in boy's death
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Emotions were running high in a Montgomery County courtroom Thursday when a father came face-to-face with the man charged in the death of his six-year-old son. Prosecutors say the boy died from a fentanyl overdose. The drugs were allegedly left out by the boy’s mother and her...
Warminster, Hatboro emergency personnel on scene of fatal accident on BuxMont border
At least two people are reported deceased at the scene and three other people were taken to area hospitals for treatment of injuries suffered in a three-vehicle crash on East County Line Road at Park Avenue Friday night, resulting in responses from Warminster Township, Bucks County and Hatboro Borough,Montgomery County, emergency agencies, according to Montgomery County fire dispatch.
Man lunges at defendant in Montco courtroom during sentencing over overdose death of 6-year-old
Sheriff’s deputies had to clear a Montgomery County courtroom on Thursday after a family member tried to attack a defendant who was pleading guilty to the fatal overdose of a 6-year-old.
Police investigating after 4-year-old accidentally fires gun, shooting mother in Upper Darby
A 4-year-old in Delaware County accidentally fired a gun and shot his mother on Friday, according to police.It happened around 11 a.m. in the 200 block of Burmont Road in Upper Darby.Police tell us the child found a loaded gun in the home and was playing with it. His mother was in bed, and at some point, that's when the gun went off.The bullet struck the woman in the thigh. The child's hands were left burned by the gun.Police are trying to find out how the child was able to get ahold of the weapon.People who live in the area were upset to hear about the shooting and wondered why a loaded gun was accessible to a child and not locked away.A man who lives in the home didn't want to talk to us on camera but said he has other kids in the home and is embarrassed by what happened.Children and Youth Services was called in to investigate the circumstances surrounding what happened.Both the mother and child were taken to the hospital and expected to recover.No charges have been filed at this time.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Philadelphia man accused of spitting at prosecutor during Montgomery County Court hearing
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man awaiting trial for assault and attempted robbery in Lower Merion saw charges mount against him after authorities said he spat at a prosecutor and overturned a defense table, disrupting his pretrial hearing in a Montgomery County courtroom this week. Cymeir Rashawn Geiger, 23, of...
Philly rapper, accused leader of violent street gang who dug up enemy’s grave, shot and killed
Abdul Vicks, who went by the stage name of “YBC Dul,” was shot and killed in Olney Friday night, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. The newspaper said that prosecutors said the popular 25-year-old rapper doubled as “the ringleader of a notoriously violent West Philadelphia-based gang.” The Inquirer said that police said Vicks was shot multiple times in the chest and right hand just after 3:30 p.m.
Man convicted for murdering 17-year-old girl in Philadelphia years ago
A man was convicted for the murder of a 17-year-old girl in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood back in 2022.Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner made the announcement on Wednesday.Investigators say roughly two years ago, Damir Richardson opened fire into a vehicle, killing Carissa Bright.Her mother spoke out Wednesday about the pain her daughter's death has caused her."Since her death, our life has not been the same at all. I don't know if I'll ever be completely recovered. I don't believe I will," she said.Investigators say about eight hours after he killed Carissa, Richarson targeted his ex-girlfriend in Gloucester Township.The ex-girlfriend was not injured, but that incident is what led to police being able to track him down.
Former MMA fighter gets 25 years for killing EHT man inside Atlantic City hotel room
Brian Wilkinson, 47, of Egg Harbor Township, was found naked on the floor of Room 2618 of the Ocean Casino Resort at about 1:30 p.m. Sept. 23, 2022, with numerous stab wounds.
Bensalem Police Seek Person’s Identity in Walmart Retail Theft
Bensalem Police are asking for your help in identifying this person suspected of retail theft. Police are investigating a retail theft at the Walmart located at 3461 Horizon Boulevard on August 20, 2024. It was reported at approximately 10 p.m. that an unknown white female entered the store and stole $98.00 worth of “Pokemon” sets. The female fled the area in a gray Honda Civic without paying for the merchandise.
Former Lansdale woman, girlfriend of Schuylkill River Trail killer, pleads guilty to perjury, hindering apprehension
A former Lansdale woman will be sentenced in November after admitting to perjury and conspiring to hinder apprehension in connection to helping her boyfriend who was give life in prison for his role in the murder of a former Reading man on the Schuylkill River Trail in West Norriton in March 2023.
Philadelphia Police Launch Manhunt for Suspect in Violent $8,500 Gas Station Robbery on Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia police are actively searching for a suspect who violently robbed and assaulted a local gas station employee, fleeing with over $8,000. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of August 10 at the Liberty Gas Station located on the 5300 block of Rising Sun Avenue, has sparked a manhunt detailed in several recent reports.
4 shot outside West Philadelphia convenience store
Police are investigating a quadruple shooting that happened outside a West Philadelphia convenience store. Police said gunmen ran down the block and fired dozens of shots at a group standing by the store entrance.
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