Man charged with murder in deadly Center City shooting has charges downgraded

John Kelly, 45, the suspect who was charged with murder last week following a deadly shooting just blocks away from Philadelphia's City Hall, has had his charges downgraded to voluntary manslaughter, possession of an instrument of crime and related offenses, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. 

Charges downgraded for Center City shooting suspect
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The District Attorney's Office has dropped charges against the man accused of shooting and killing a woman in Center City from murder to voluntary manslaughter.

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Ukrainian woman killed in train attack in North Carolina

Police say the woman fled the war in Ukraine only to be killed in an apparently random attack in August, which has hit the national spotlight after surveillance video was released.

New Castle hit-and-run leaves pedestrian dead, Delaware police investigating

Delaware State Police officers are searching for a driver who was involved in a deadly hit-and-run of a pedestrian who was hit into a wooded area off South Dupont Highway.

Man sentenced for selling fake Xanax through the mail in Montgomery County

A Montgomery County man will spend up to four years in prison after being convicted of selling fake Xanax through the mail, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.

Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost in NY mountains

A hiking trip took a “trippy" turn that ended with a group having to be rescued from a popular mountain destination in New York State last month.

Parker signs law to help prevent straw purchases in Philadelphia

Mayor Cherelle Parker on Monday signed into law a bill that requires licensed gun dealers in Philadelphia to post warnings about illegal straw purchasing. 

Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities

Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.

Body recovered after car goes over Grand Canyon rim

The body of a Colorado man was found about 300 feet below the rim near the South Kaibab Trailhead on Sept. 7, National Park Service officials said.

Dacara Thompson murder case: Hugo Hernandez-Mendez held without bail

The man accused of killing 19-year-old Dacara Thompson will remain behind bars after appearing in court Monday. Thompson was reported missing on August 23 and wasn’t found until nearly two weeks later, when her body was discovered in Anne Arundel County.

Beer prices at every NFL stadium: Here's how Lincoln Financial Field ranks

The price of a 16-ounce beer at NFL stadiums for the 2025-26 season ranges from less than $7 to nearly $17. Here's how your city ranks!