
Crime
Officer-involved shooting leaves man dead in South Philadelphia
Authorities say the incident started as a domestic dispute this morning and SWAT officers were later called to the scene.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Eagles players, organization team up to help anti-violence efforts
Thirty-two nonprofits serving the Philly region through social justice work will benefit from the contribution.
3 years ago
Capitol rioters’ tears, remorse don’t spare them from jail
Many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol a year ago are shedding tears and expressing remorse when judges sentence them for their part in the insurrection.
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Deadly start to the new year in Philadelphia leaves three dead, nine injured in separate shootings
Philadelphia finished 2021 with at least 560 homicides. The highest number on record.
3 years ago
More than 65 shots fired in Germantown violence, 6 injured
"We know over 65 shots were fired from clearly at least two separate caliber semi-automatic weapons," Chief Inspector Small said.
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Darby Township commissioner charged with rape in Philadelphia
It's unclear at this point why the investigation took so long since the victim reported the incident back in 2019.
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5 teenagers charged in armed carjacking of U.S. Rep. Scanlon
State police say Scanlon’s blue Acura MDX was located Wednesday night in Newark, Delaware.
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Philly police, A.G. tout reductions in shootings in some parts of West Philly
A record number of people have been murdered in Philly this year, but Police Commissioner Outlaw and A.G. Shapiro say there’s hope in a collaboration.
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Washington, D.C., sues Proud Boys, Oath Keepers over Jan. 6
The District of Columbia has filed a civil lawsuit seeking harsh financial penalties against far-right groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
3 years ago
Man injured, offices of Pa. senator and NAACP damaged by gunfire in Philadelphia
Gunfire in Philadelphia's Nicetown section injured one man and damaged offices belonging to Pennsylvania Senator Sharif Street and the NAACP.
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Krasner apologizes for comments on Philly’s violence crisis
Surrounded by community supporters who accepted his apology, Krasner said his comments on Philadelphia’s violence epidemic “unintentionally hurt people.”
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Wilmington rapper to get 30 years for deadly feud that led to 6-year-old’s accidental shooting
A Wilmington man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in an accidental shooting that paralyzed a 6-year-old Wilmington boy in 2017.
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Philadelphia Police Foundation board member steps down over sexual misconduct allegations
A member of the Philadelphia Police Foundation’s board has resigned over allegations that he pressured two young people to have sex with him.
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Krasner: Philly doesn’t have a ‘crisis of lawlessness.’ It has a crisis of gun violence
Certain types of violent crime are down in Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner points out, despite an increase in gun violence.
3 years ago
Man arrested in connection with deadly Bucks County house fire: Court documents
According to court documents, Julius Delick, 81, was killed in the blaze. He was found in a second-floor bedroom.
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