Philadelphia Police Department is hiring new recruits
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The deputy commissioner and an inspector from the Philadelphia Police Department joined FOX 29's Mike Jerrick to talk about their need for new police officers and some of the incentives and requirements for the job.

Suspect wanted in Bucks County shooting killed by police after chase ends in Philadelphia

A suspect wanted in a Bucks County shooting has been shot dead by police after allegedly firing at officers following a chase that ended in Philadelphia, according to authorities.

15-year-old girl extremely critical after she was shot in the head in Nicetown-Tioga

Police said a 15-year-old girl was shot in the head on a basketball court in Nicetown-Tioga. She was rushed to an area hospital in extremely critical condition.

5 killed in weekend of rampant gun violence across Philadelphia

A violent weekend across Philadelphia has left over a dozen people shot and five killed as a surge of gun violence continues to grip the city of Brotherly Love. 

1 man dead, 1 critical after they were both shot multiple times in South Philly

A 30-year-old man is dead and a 25-year-old man is critically injured after they were both shot multiple times in South Philadelphia, police said.

1 dead in quintuple shooting outside bar in Olney

One man is dead and four others are injured after police say a pair of gunmen opened fire on a group playing dice outside of a bar in Olney on Wednesday night. 

Krasner's office files contempt motions against Philadelphia Police Department

The Philadelphia District Attorney's office is asking that the city's police department be held in contempt of court for failing to turn over information related to officers' misconduct and disciplinary histories.

Man, 34, shot 17 times and killed in Kensington, police say

Philadelphia police investigate after a 34-year-old man was shot 17 times, killing him. Authorities said the shooting happened in Kensington.

Grieving moms share 'Put Down the Guns' message in heartbreaking video

Too many local moms are losing their children to gun violence. A group is sharing their heartbreaking stories, hoping someone will listen and put the gun down.

Philadelphia National Night Out takes on greater urgency due to gun violence

Communities across the Delaware Valley participated in National Night Out, while Philadelphia's party atmosphere paused, at times, by the honest acknowledgement of a city in crisis.