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N.J. motorist struck and killed bicyclist, fled from police, cops say
A South Jersey motorist is behind bars after he allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist, fled the scene, then led police on a chase Tuesday evening in Salem County, police said. Deandra L. Brownpalmer, 44, of Swedesboro, was driving a car westbound on the 300 block of Shirley Road in...
Deadly shooting caught on surveillance video in West Philadelphia; suspect sought
After a violent shooting left a man dead in West Philadelphia over the weekend, police are hoping new surveillance video can help them locate the shooter.On Monday, authorities identified the victim as 23-year-old William Shirley.A new surveillance video released by investigators shows the moments before the unsuspecting victim was shot.Man shot, killed after gunfire breaks out in West Philadelphia"It wasn't just one shot, it was a shoot him up," said Donnie Olivieri from West Philadelphia. "I feel bad for his family."Police say the suspect used an assault rifle in the attack outside a corner store on 52nd Street late Saturday...
Christopher Bucceroni, Gloucester Township Officer, Charged
Christopher Bucceroni, 28, a Gloucester Township police officer from West Deptford, was off-duty and driving his personally-owned vehicle, a 2020 Toyota RAV4, when he struck the 18-year-old bicyclist around 2:30 a.m. June 20, on Erial Road and Blackwood-Clementon Road, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay said alongside Bucceroni's chief, David Harkins.
High school football player shot, killed in Chester, officials say
A Delaware County school district is mourning the loss of one of its own after a 17-year-old football player was shot and killed Sunday night. According to police, around 6:40 p.m. officers from the City of Chester Police Department responded to the area of 24th Street and Crosby Street after receiving reports of gunshots being fired.
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...
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 […]
Wanted man found with defaced gun during traffic stop: Egg Harbor Twp., NJ, Police
Authorities say a man who was wanted in Salem County for a previous handgun offense was allegedly found with a defaced handgun during a traffic spot in Egg Harbor Township last week. At about 10:00 on the night of June 25th, the EHT Police Department says one of their officers...
Donald Green, 43, Fatally Shot on Friday Night
CAMDEN – Donald Green, 43, of Camden died early Saturday morning after being shot multiple times about an hour earlier near the 1000 block of Liberty Street, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. The Camden County Police Department ShotSpotter technology alerted officers to apparent gunfire at 11:35 p.m. and when they arrived at the scene they found Green wounded. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital, where he died at 12:22 a.m. on Saturday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Anyone with information should contact Senior Detective Jeremy Jankowski of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at (856) 225-5950 or Detective Andrew Mogck of the Camden County Police Department at (609) 519-8588. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
Wanted person found with gun during traffic stop in Berlin, NJ: Police
A Sicklerville man who had active warrants out for his arrest was found with a gun during a traffic stop in Camden County, according to police. Jahlil R. Sheilds-Brown of Sicklerville, NJ, Arrested. On the afternoon of June 26th, the Berlin Police Department says one of their officers conducted a...
3 teens hurt in separate overnight Philadelphia shootings
A teenager was shot in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood overnight in what was one of three separate shootings within a span of several hours that left teenagers injured in the city. Léelo en español aquí. The 17-year-old boy showed up to the hospital early on Wednesday, July 3,...
California man convicted of murder in 2018 stabbing death of gay University of Pennsylvania student
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California man was convicted of murder with a hate crime enhancement Wednesday for the 2018 stabbing death of a gay University of Pennsylvania student. Samuel Woodward, 26, was found guilty of first-degree murder plus the enhancement in the killing of Blaze Bernstein, a...
3-Year-Old Boy Stable After Dog Bite Incident in West Philadelphia, Dog in Animal Control Custody
A 3-year-old boy was injured yesterday evening after being bitten by a dog in West Philadelphia, according to local authorities. The child was leaving a corner store on the unit block of North 57th Street shortly before 6 p.m. when the incident occurred. 6abc reports that multiple 911 calls were made about a dog attacking a child.
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...
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