Philadelphia police officer accused of punching man in mouth, dropping gun picked up by child

A Philadelphia police officer is facing charges after investigators say he punched a man in the mouth and dropped his gun during a fight that was later picked up by a child.

Philadelphia's new driver equality bill prompts confusion over enforcement

Philadelphia could soon become the first city in the country to have a driver equality law designed to reduce cases of what people call ‘driving while Black’ or getting pulled over for superficial and racially motivated reasons, but there are questions as to how it will be carried out. 

Veteran Philadelphia police officer charged following domestic violence investigation

A veteran Philadelphia police officer is facing charges following an investigation into a domestic violence incident during which investigators say he choked a woman unconscious. 

Jefferson Hospital Shooting: Officer injured in gunfight with Stacey Hayes released from hospital

A Philadelphia police officer who was injured during a gunfight with a man accused of shooting and killing a co-worker at Jefferson University Hospital earlier this month was released from the hospital on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Police Department selected for National Public Safety Partnership to combat gun violence

The Philadelphia Police Department has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Public Safety Partnership, which will provide intense training and tactical assistance.

Philadelphia police officer on administrative duty after video surfaces of confrontation with man

The officer shines a light on the man and insists he doesn't live around there. In the video, the officer is heard saying, "Shut your mouth boy. You don't live down here." He continues to ask where the man lives while laughing.

Family pleads for answers after 17-year-old bicyclist fatally hit on Roosevelt Blvd

A 17-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed while riding home on Roosevelt Boulevard, near Adams Avenue. His family is pleading for answers after, police say, the driver sped off.

Commissioner Outlaw addresses Jefferson Hospital shooting and rising homicide rates in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw joined FOX 29's Mike Jerrick and Alex Holley to talk about the rising homicide rates in Philadelphia, the deadly shooting that occurred at Thomas Jefferson University Monday and other crime-related headlines in the city.

Police: Triple West Philadelphia shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

Police investigate after a 33-year-old man was fatally shot, while two other men were shot multiple times in West Philadelphia.

1 killed, 1 injured in South Philadelphia parking lot shooting

A 25-year-old man is dead, while a 24-year-old man is recovering after a shooting in a South Philadelphia parking lot, Philadelphia police said.