Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross resigns, mayor announces
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross resigned Tuesday amid allegations that members of his department engaged in sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination against two women serving in the ranks.
Christine Coulter named acting Commissioner of Philadelphia Police Department
Officials have named Christine Coulter as acting commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department in light of recent news of Richard Ross’s abrupt resignation.
Police say they are outmatched with amount of guns, ammunition on street
Police say that when they hit the streets, all they can do is prepare for the worst. And, in some cases, that means entering a war zone.
Wolf: Philadelphia police standoff points to need for new gun law
Gov. Tom Wolf is urging the passage of a law in Pennsylvania requiring gun owners to report stolen or lost firearms, suggesting it could have prevented last week's wounding of six Philadelphia police officers during a long standoff.
More charges likely in shooting that injured 6 police officers
Authorities say more charges are likely to be filed in the case of a Philadelphia man accused of barricading himself inside a Tioga row house and shooting six police officers during an hourslong standoff last week.
1 dead, 2 injured in shooting near Southwest Philadelphia park
Police are investigating after a shooting near a Southwest Philadelphia park left one man dead and two others injured.
Additional shootings, homicides create turbulent days for Philadelphia neighborhoods
Two men are dead after several shootings during a violent night around Philadelphia.
North Philadelphia community still reeling from gun violence gathers to address it
The North Philadelphia community is still reeling from the hours-long standoff between Maurice Hill and police.
Man accused of shooting 6 Philadelphia police officers charged with attempted murder
A man suspected of shooting six police officers during an hourslong standoff that ended when tear gas caused the man to surrender was charged with attempted murder.
Philadelphia police release photos of 6 officers shot during standoff
The Philadelphia Police Department has released images of the six police officers shot in the line of duty during Wednesday's standoff in Tioga-Nicetown.
Neighbors try to pick up the pieces and get back to normal after North Philadelphia police shooting
A woman who was out of town during Wednesday’s firefight had no idea what she was returning home to. It was definitely not the ‘Welcome Home’ she was expecting.
Celebrating Philadelphia first responders as they share what it means to serve
In a week that has seen six Philadelphia police officers shot, first responders are getting a big thank you across the area Friday because it’s the fourth annual First Responder Day. It’s all about thanking those who put their lives on the line to protect others.
'This is a war': North Philadelphia neighborhood reeling from police shooting
Homes pierced with bullet holes and crime scene tape blocking off the street. The North Philadelphia neighborhood is still far from normal after Wednesday’s police shooting.
17-year-old shot and killed in South Philadelphia
A 17-year-old is dead after he was shot in the head in South Philadelphia Wednesday, authorities say.
Residents recall chaotic scene as gunfire erupted in North Philadelphia
Residents are recalling the chaotic scene as six Philadelphia police officers were shot in North Philly leading to a 7 1/2-hour standoff.
DA: Maurice Hill to face enough charges that he 'may never exit jail'
While charges have not been filed against Maurice Hill, the man accused of shooting six officers in North Philadelphia, the district attorney spoke Thursday about what charges he may face.
Officials identify Philadelphia police officers injured in North Philly standoff
Officials have released the names of the Philadelphia police officers that were injured in Wednesday's violent hours-long shooting in North Philadelphia.
U.S. Attorney McSwain says North Philly standoff was precipitated by disrespect for law enforcement
Philadelphia's top federal prosecutor says the shooting of six police officers during a 7 1/2-hour standoff was precipitated by a disrespect for law enforcement that the city's district attorney is championing.
Video shows crowd yelling, shoving Philadelphia Police officers during North Philly standoff
For eight hours, Philadelphia Police responded to a standoff in North Philly that resulted in six Philadelphia police officers being shot and two held hostage Wednesday afternoon.
Home surveillance video shows chaotic scene during North Philadelphia police shootout
The moment shots first rang out in a shooting that wounded six officers in North Philadelphia was all caught on home surveillance video.