Study finds Philadelphia police transporting gunshot, stabbing victims to ER helps survival rates

The study found that scoop and run hospital transports had survival rates comparable to those transported by EMS professionals highlighting how crucial police have become to patient care.

Police: 18-year-old male shot and killed found in vacant lot in Powelton

Officials say police responded to the 4200 block of Fairmount Avenue Monday, just before 2 p.m., after a person walking by the location found the young man shot multiple times in a vacant lot.

Man, 29, shot and killed in West Philadelphia, police say

Police in West Philadelphia investigate after a 29-year-old man was shot and killed at North 56th and Arch Streets.

Philadelphia police officer accused of sexual assault of minor

A Philadelphia police officer has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault of a minor, according to authorities.

Police: Man, 32, critically injured in West Philadelphia shooting

A 32-year-old man was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He was placed in critical condition.

Police in Southwest Center City seek help locating missing 15-year-old girl

Authorities say 15-year-old Tatyanna Robinson-Nero has not been seen since Monday, January 4th. She was last seen on the 1800 block of Carpenter Street.

Philadelphia police officer charged in 2019 vandalism incident

A Philadelphia police officer was arrested Wednesday following an internal affairs investigation into a vandalism incident that happened over a year ago.

Philadelphia police investigating detective who may have attended Wednesday’s rally in DC

The Philadelphia Police Department has opened an internal affairs investigation after receiving a tip about one of their detectives allegedly attending the pro-Trump rally that later spiraled into chaos at the Capitol. 

Police Commissioner Outlaw speaks out against Philadelphia's violence

Last year ended with 499 homicides bringing the rate up to 40% year-to-date making it the second highest tally in the United States behind Chicago. The last year that was as deadly was in 1990.

Police ask for help locating missing 17-year-old

Officials say 17-year-old Tysean Frazier was last seen Saturday, December 26, around noon, on the 5900 block of Trinity Street.