Former Philadelphia officer charged in fatal 2017 shooting of unarmed man
Former officer Eric Ruch Jr., a former who was dismissed from the Philadelphia police department just under a year after the 2017 incident, is now facing charges in the shooting death of Dennis Plowden.
Philadelphia police hold outreach events to steer kids towards success
Police in North Philadelphia have been holding outreach events twice a week in front of the city's 22nd Police District since July, giving kids the chance to train with certified boxing instructors, and prepare them for success at a time when our city is plagued by gun violence.
Police identify suspect killed in shootout with officers after deadly rampage in Germantown
Stanley Cochran, 29, has been identified as the man who went on a deadly shooting rampage in Germantown Thurdsay morning, killing a 19-year-old woman and injuring a 19-year-old man.
Philadelphia City Council holds hearing on police response to protests, demonstrations
Nearly five months later, Philadelphia City Council held a Zoom hearing on police response to George Floyd demonstrations and Black Lives Matter protests in Philly in May and June.
Police: Man, 33, shot in the face during argument in West Philadelphia
Authorities believe an argument lead to a fatal shooting Tuesday afternoon in West Philadelphia.
National Night Out events held across Philly amid surge of gun violence
Several towns and cities across our area held a scaled back National Night Out Tuesday.
Police: 21-year-old shot multiple times and killed in South Philadelphia
A 21-year-old male was shot and killed in the Lowe’s parking lot on Columbus Boulevard Monday.
Police: 27-year-old man shot and killed in South Philadelphia
Responding officers found a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head in South Philadelphia Monday afternoon.
Man, 25, critical after he is stabbed in West Philadelphia
A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after he was found with a stab wound to the neck, police say.
Man, 26, shot multiple times in Ogontz, police say
A 26-year-old man is recovering after he was shot multiple times in Ogontz.
Police: 19-year-old critical after he was shot multiple times in Kensington
One 19-year-old teen is in critical after he was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia.
Man accused of opening fire on plainclothes police officers turns himself in
Philadelphia police say one of the suspects accused of opening fire on three plainclothes officers in the city's Cedarbrook neighborhood last Friday has turned himself in.
Breonna Taylor grand jury decision prompts peaceful protests in Center City
Protesters gathered in Center City, Philadelphia after a Kentucky grand jury did not move forward with charges against any officers for their role in Breonna Taylor’s death.
3 men injured in Nicetown-Tioga shooting
Three men injured in Nicetown-Tioga shooting; one critical. Police seek shooter or shooters.
Man critical after stabbing at North Philadelphia rooming house
A man is in critical condition Tuesday after he was stabbed multiple times in the chest in North Philadelphia.
Man, 26, critical after he is shot multiple times in Olney
Police in Olney are investigating after a 26-year-old man was shot multiple times.
17-year-old stable after he is stabbed in Olney, police say
Police in Olney are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed Monday.
12-year-old boy stable after South Philadelphia shooting
A 12-year-old boy is recovering after he was shot in South Philadelphia.
2 arrested of lighting Philadelphia police cruiser on fire
Police say two men have been arrested suspected of lighting a police cruiser on fire in Southwest Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police identify 1 of 2 gunmen who fired at officers, $10K reward offered
Jeffione Thomas, 28, is wanted for opening fire on three plainclothes officers Friday night, leaving two of them injured.