Philadelphia

Man killed on subway tracks by oncoming train

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – In a shocking incident, a man fell onto subway tracks and was killed by an approaching train. This took place during a scuffle with another man on Thursday afternoon at a University City SEPTA station platform. The accused, 40-year-old Chaz Wearing, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office made the announcement on Friday. Authorities suspect Wearing to be homeless and have discovered he is wanted for an unrelated …

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Dad shot dead in doorway with his family still inside

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A late-night homicide victim was shot answering his own front door as family members were present in the home, according to findings from an investigation in Northeast Philadelphia. On Thursday, shortly before 11:30 p.m., police were summoned to investigate an alleged case of a gunman and related gunshots at the Regency Townhomes on the 3500 block of Woodhaven Avenue. On their arrival, the officers and medical personnel discovered Bilal Henry, aged 33, …

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Two officers shot after police chase leads to shootout

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A dramatic police chase in Philadelphia ended in a hail of bullets early Sunday morning, resulting in injuries to two officers and a suspect, city law enforcement officials reported. The incident unfolded at approximately 2:30 a.m., when officers responded to a shooting report. Upon arrival, they spotted a pickup truck driven by a man believed to be connected to the incident. The suspect initially complied when an officer activated his emergency lights, …

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Security guard stabbed to death at Macy’s store

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A horrific incident occurred at a Macy’s department store in Center City Philadelphia, resulting in the death of a security guard and another one wounded following a stabbing incident on Monday morning. The store is located just a block away from City Hall, at 13th and Market Streets. Police report that the incident unfolded around 10:45 a.m., instigated by an attempted robbery. A male suspect, attempting to steal several hats, was intercepted …

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Family terrorized in home invasion

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia family was subjected to a harrowing ordeal last week when four suspects invaded their home, committing an armed robbery that was caught on camera. The authorities are now on the hunt for these individuals. The owner of the house, who operates a business from his residence, was outside with an employee when the incident unfolded around 10 a.m. on November 6. Four masked men, believed to be of Hispanic descent, …

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Pizzeria employee fatally shoots robber

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A dramatic shootout unfolded at a Philadelphia pizza shop on Saturday night, resulting in the death of one would-be robber at the hands of an employee. Philadelphia police reported that around 8 p.m., two armed men entered George’s Pizza located on Oxford Avenue in the Frankford neighborhood, attempting to rob the establishment. The situation escalated when gunfire erupted within the store, involving the two robbers and an employee. During the exchange of …

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Bus driver repeated by female passenger

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A shocking incident unfolded in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood as a SEPTA bus driver was fatally shot six times, leading to the arrest of a 21-year-old woman, Zhontay Capers. Capers faces charges of murder, VUFA (Violations of the Uniform Firearms Act), and other related offenses in connection with the crime. The victim has been identified as 48-year-old Bernard Gribbin from Abington, Pennsylvania. The fatal event occurred on Thursday at 10:27 a.m. when authorities …

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Former police officer facing hundreds of years in prison for heinous sexual-abuse over career

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A retired Philadelphia police officer, Patrick Heron, is staring down a 1,300-year sentence for over 200 dark counts of abuse, navigated a legal labyrinth to negotiate a plea deal. Now, rather than an eternity behind bars, the ex-officer will see 15 to 40 years. The District Attorney’s SIU painted a grim portrait of Heron’s deeds, spanning multiple counts from touching minors unlawfully, and committing sexual abuses, to the extremes of kidnapping and forgery. A web …

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Two officers shot at airport parking garage, one killed

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A violent incident unfolded at the Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday night, resulting in the death of one police officer and the injury of another. The officers, who were off-duty at the time, were ambushed in the airport’s parking garage while attempting to disrupt a suspected car burglary. The officers, aged 50 and 60, were arriving for their shift around 11 p.m. when they noticed suspicious activity in the parking garage. As …

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Journalist shot dead at his home, teen suspect identified

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 19-year-old man, Robert Edmond Davis, has been identified as the prime suspect in the murder of renowned Philadelphia journalist and community advocate, Josh Kruger, according to police reports on Friday. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Davis, who is considered armed and dangerous. Kruger was a prominent advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, homeless Philadelphians, and individuals battling addiction. He was reportedly known to Davis prior to his untimely death. Police …

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