Woman Shot, Killed In Philadelphia Home: Police Woman Shot, Killed In Philadelphia Home: Police
Woman Shot, Killed In Philadelphia Home: Police A 59-year-old woman was killed in a residence in Kensington on Friday afternoon, June 28, said Philadelphia police.  The victim was shot on the 3400 block of Crystal Street around 1 p.m. and taken to St. Christopher's Hospital where she died, according to authorities.  No arrests have been made and no weapon was recovered as of Friday evening, PPD said. Police are on the scene.  Anyone with information is asked to call PPD’s tip line at 215-686-8477.
Police Investigate Broad Daylight Killing In North Philadelphia Police Investigate Broad Daylight Killing In North Philadelphia
Police Investigate Broad Daylight Killing In North Philadelphia A 19-year-old man was shot to death in West Oak Lane on Wednesday afternoon, May 8, Philadelphia police say.  Authorities said it happened on the  7100 block of Limekiln Pike at 3:45 p.m. The victim was shot multiple times and taken to Albert Einstein Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries before the hour, according to officials.  No arrests were made and no weapons were recovered as of Wednesday evening.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334. 
Burglar Used Screwdriver To Break Into Philly Apartments: Police Burglar Used Screwdriver To Break Into Philly Apartments: Police
Burglar Used Screwdriver To Break Into Philly Apartments: Police Authorities are searching for the suspect in a break-in at a Philadelphia apartment complex last Tuesday, April 23.  The pictured man used a screwdriver to unlock the door of a building on the 1100 block of North Hope Street, city police said.  Suspect footage PhiladelphiaPolice Once inside, investigators said he took residents' items from the basement storage unit.  Anyone with information should call 215-686-8477 or submit a tip online. 
North Philly Shooter Caught On Victim's Dash Cam: Police (UPDATED) North Philly Shooter Caught On Victim's Dash Cam: Police (UPDATED)
North Philly Shooter Caught On Victim's Dash Cam: Police (Updated) Police detectives in Philadelphia are looking for two suspects who shot at a driver on Friday night, April 12.  Authorities said the pair stopped in front of the victim at a red light at Old York Road and Cheltenham Avenue around 9:40 p.m. Dashboard camera footage shows the passenger open fire at the victim before fleeing in a black Nissan Murano.  Dashboard camera footage.  PhiladelphiaPolice Officials said the victim was struck once in the chest and hospitalized in critical condition.  The suspect vehicle was last seen fleeing north on Old York Road into Cheltenh…
Police ID Gunman In Philadelphia's Eid Al-Fitr Celebration Shootout Police ID Gunman In Philadelphia's Eid Al-Fitr Celebration Shootout
Police ID Gunman In Philadelphia's Eid Al-Fitr Celebration Shootout Police have identified one of the four armed individuals involved in a shootout that erupted during an Eid al-Fitr celebration in Philadelphia this week. Kahbir Oglesby-Hicks, 21, of Philadelphia, was arrested and charged with Violation of the Uniformed Firearms Act (VUFA), possessing an instrument of crime, VUFA on streets, and evading arrest, city police said. Gunfire between two groups rang out out just before 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, during the celebration on 47th and Wyalusing Avenue, police said. A 22-year-old black male was struck in the stomach and a 15-year-old black …
Escaped Inmate Plunges Down 30-Foot Embankment In Philadelphia While Fleeing US Marshals Escaped Inmate Plunges Down 30-Foot Embankment In Philadelphia While Fleeing US Marshals
Escaped Inmate Plunges Down 30-Foot Embankment In Philadelphia While Fleeing US Marshals The search for an inmate who escaped custody earlier this week in Philadelphia is heating up with new information, and a new reward being offered by the U.S. Marshals Service. Alleem Borden ran from officers on the 1300 block of North Allison Street in West Philly around 6:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26, Philadelphia police said.  He was reportedly being held in connection with a stolen car. The U.S, Marshals say he escaped while being discharged from a hospital. Video obtained by 6abc shows Borden running with his hands cuffed behind his back. Maggie Kent shared the footage to X. VIDEO:…
Two Officers Hospitalized After Crash Heading To Call: Philadelphia Police Two Officers Hospitalized After Crash Heading To Call: Philadelphia Police
Two Officers Hospitalized After Crash Heading To Call: Philadelphia Police Two Philadelphia officers were struck by a private vehicle on their way to a call, police announced on Monday night.  The patrol vehicle was struck at the intersection of 16th Street and Norris Street in the 22nd District at approximately 8:29 p.m. on Feb. 12, the police explained in a release about an hour later.  The two officers inside were taken to Temple Hospital by Medic 13. They suffered minor injuries and "are expected to be treated and released," the police said.  No one else suffered any injuries. 
Anti-Jewish AND Muslim Hate Lands Philly Man Federal Charges: USDOJ Anti-Jewish AND Muslim Hate Lands Philly Man Federal Charges: USDOJ
Anti-Jewish AND Muslim Hate Lands Philly Man Federal Charges: Usdoj A Philadelphia man is charged with communicating threats across state lines, according to federal prosecutors.  Yaniv Gola, 50, is accused of threatening to "injure, rape and kill" eight different people over the phone, said the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.  Investigators claim Gola used a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service to hide his real phone number from the victims. Investigators believe the calls took place between August 2022 and November 2023.  "You (expletive) Jew, now I know where you are," he allegedly said in one call. "…
Autobody Shop Finds Body In Trunk Of Nissan, Philadelphia Police Say Autobody Shop Finds Body In Trunk Of Nissan, Philadelphia Police Say
Autobody Shop Finds Body In Trunk Of Nissan, Philadelphia Police Say Mechanics at a Philadelphia autobody shop made an unusual discovery in the trunk of a Nissan on Friday afternoon police announced that evening.  The "partially decomposed body" of a Black man in his mid-30s was found in the trunk of a silver Nissan Maxim at an autobody shop in the 2300 block of South 63rd Street around 1:17 p.m. on Jan, 26, police detailed in the release. John Doe had "no visible trauma to the body," as stated in the release.  He was officially pronounced dead at 1:26 p.m. by a Medic. The scene has been held for the police investigation. Updates are expected, s…
Philly Police Kill Suspect In Early Morning Standoff: Officials Philly Police Kill Suspect In Early Morning Standoff: Officials
Philly Police Kill Suspect In Early Morning Standoff: Officials One man was shot dead in a confrontation with Philadelphia police in the Northeast on Wednesday morning, Jan. 17, according to authorities.  Officers were called about a car accident near Roosevelt Boulevard and Borbeck Avenue in Rhawnhurst just before 5 a.m., Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore told reporters in a press conference.  One officer spotted a Dodge pickup truck parked halfway on the Borbeck Avenue curb and approached the driver, who denied being in an accident and said he didn't need help, according to authorities.   When the officer began to drive away from t…
Suspect Charged For Philly Shooting That Injured 9: Authorities Suspect Charged For Philly Shooting That Injured 9: Authorities
Suspect Charged For Philly Shooting That Injured 9: Authorities More than a year after nine people were hurt in a Kensington shooting, one man faces criminal charges, Philadelphia police announced.  Michael Smith-Davis, 25, was arrested Thursday, Jan. 11 for attempted murder, criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault, and related counts, said city police in a release.  The shooting happened late on Nov. 5, 2022, authorities have said. Police responded to the 800 block of East Allegheny Avenue to find nine people suffering from gunshot wounds. All were taken to Temple University Hospital where four were placed in critical condition and …
Philly Man Charged After 5-Year-Old Shoots Self By Accident: Authorities Philly Man Charged After 5-Year-Old Shoots Self By Accident: Authorities
Philly Man Charged After 5-Year-Old Shoots Self By Accident: Authorities A 33-year-old man faces reckless endangerment charges after a 5-year-old shot himself in the leg twice on Sunday, Jan. 7, authorities say.  Philadelphia police said they were called to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children around 5:15 p.m. when the victim showed up in a private vehicle with two gunshot wounds. His condition was eventually stabilized, officials said.  Investigators believe the child shot himself on the 3500 block of Joyce Street in Kensington.  Rhamique Topping surrendered to police later that evening, according to the department. He is charged wi…