Apalachee HS suspect's mother apologizes to families, says son 'not a monster'

The mother of a 14-year-old accused of killing four people and injuring nine others at Apalachee High School in Barrow County one week ago has reportedly released a letter apologizing to the victims' families.

Woman, 87, dies after fire torches Kensington home: police

An elderly woman died after authorities say a fire torched a home in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood on Wednesday.

Argument turned shooting on SEPTA platform blocks away from presidential debate: sources

Police are investigating an argument that turned into a shooting on a SEPTA platform in Center City just hours before the presidential debate and blocks from the National Constitution Center.

1 dead in crash on Rte. 63 in Northeast Philly; Woodhaven Road closed: police

Both eastbound and westbound lanes of Woodhaven Road in Northeast Philadelphia are closed as police investigate a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

Atlantic City assigns police officers to all of its public schools: 'A historic first'

As educators and elected officials grapple with student safety in the wake of another deadly school shooting, Atlantic City announced each of its public schools will now have a police officer on patrol.

Officials report no active threat after 'isolated incident' in Dennis Township

No active threats were reported after officials say an "isolated incident" in a small Cape May County community prompted residents to be told to remain indoors.

Tyre Nichols death: Jury selection underway for trial of former Memphis police officers

An autopsy report showed Tyre Nichols died from blows to the head and that the manner of death was homicide. The report described brain injuries and cuts and bruises to the head and other areas.

CeaseFirePA hold meeting in Chester County to discuss gun violence prevention in schools

CeaseFirePA held a meeting in Chester County Monday night to discuss ways to prevent gun violence in schools following a recent deadly shooting at a high school in Georgia.

Green River Killer Gary Ridgway returned to Seattle's King County Jail

Gary Leon Ridgway, known as the Green River Killer, has been booked into the King County Jail, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

15-year-old boy critical after shooting in North Philadelphia: police

A 15-year-old is in critical condition after police say a shooting occurred in North Philadelphia near Temple University's campus Monday afternoon.