Philadelphia reaches settlement with Walter Wallace family
October 26 marked one year since Walter Wallace, Jr. was shot and killed by Philadelphia police. Wallace’s family has reached a settlement in their lawsuit filed against the city in the wake of his death.
Vigil, call to act held for Walter Wallace, Jr., shot to death by police during mental episode
Remembering Walter Wallace, Jr. during a vigil and call to act, the faith community gathered to remember the man shot to death by police a year ago this week, while suffering a mental episode.
Philadelphia police officer shot following attack by man armed with hammer and pickaxe; suspect dead
A Philadelphia police officer was shot after being attacked by a man armed with a hammer and pickaxe in the city's Overbrook neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
Man, 28, shot multiple times and killed in Castor, police say
Police investigate after a 28-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in Castor.
Double shooting in Point Breeze injures woman, 32, and leaves man in critical condition
A man and woman were both injured in a Point Breeze shooting. The man sustained critical injuries, according to officials.
Police: 17-year-old girl, 18-year-old male injured in East Germantown shooting
Police investigate after a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old male were both shot in East Germantown.
Man shot and killed in Belmont, police say
Police investigate after a man was shot and killed in Philadelphia's Belmont neighborhood.
Philadelphia Police officer arrested on child pornography charges
Philadelphia Police Officer William Watts, Sr. is accused of downloading multiple files of child pornography from the internet application WhatsApp.
Philadelphia police officer accused of punching man in mouth, dropping gun picked up by child
A Philadelphia police officer is facing charges after investigators say he punched a man in the mouth and dropped his gun during a fight that was later picked up by a child.
Southwest Philly neighborhood upset over violence meet with officials to find solutions
One Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood is furious over the seemingly endless violence and held an emergency meeting with officials to find solutions.
Police urge vigilance after string of armed robberies in busy West Philadelphia neighborhood
Police in West Philadelphia urge residents to remain vigilant and watch their surroundings as they investigate a pattern of armed robberies near 52nd and Market.
2 injured in North Philadelphia shooting, including a 15-year-old boy
Police investigate after a 15-year-old boy and 30-year-old man are injured in a North Philadelphia shooting.
Philadelphia's new driver equality bill prompts confusion over enforcement
Philadelphia could soon become the first city in the country to have a driver equality law designed to reduce cases of what people call ‘driving while Black’ or getting pulled over for superficial and racially motivated reasons, but there are questions as to how it will be carried out.
Veteran Philadelphia police officer charged following domestic violence investigation
A veteran Philadelphia police officer is facing charges following an investigation into a domestic violence incident during which investigators say he choked a woman unconscious.
Jefferson Hospital Shooting: Officer injured in gunfight with Stacey Hayes released from hospital
A Philadelphia police officer who was injured during a gunfight with a man accused of shooting and killing a co-worker at Jefferson University Hospital earlier this month was released from the hospital on Wednesday.
Philadelphia Police Department selected for National Public Safety Partnership to combat gun violence
The Philadelphia Police Department has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Public Safety Partnership, which will provide intense training and tactical assistance.
Man, 51, hospitalized after he was shot in the face inside a North Philadelphia store
A 51-year-old man is lucky to be alive after, police say, he was shot in the face inside a store in North Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police officer on administrative duty after video surfaces of confrontation with man
The officer shines a light on the man and insists he doesn't live around there. In the video, the officer is heard saying, "Shut your mouth boy. You don't live down here." He continues to ask where the man lives while laughing.
Police: Man, 29, shot multiple times and killed in Northern Liberties
Police investigate after a 29-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed at 7th and Fairmount, in Northern Liberties.
Man critically wounded after he was shot in the head in Kingsessing
Police investigate after a 26-year-old man was shot in the head in Kingsessing, critically wounding him.