Pedestrian struck by hit-and-run driver in Fairhill
Pedestrian struck by hit-and-run driver in Fairhills
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: Man, 83, recovering from injuries sustained during Hunting Park home invasion
Officials say police were called to the 3900 block of North Fairhill Street Dec. 31 around 3 a.m. after a home invasion reportedly occurred.
String of South Philadelphia armed robberies has residents, store owners worried
Residents and store owners in South Philadelphia are frustrated and worried about a string of armed robberies which occurred in the last week.
1 killed, 2 others critically injured in Kelly Drive accident
Police are investigating a fatal car accident which occurred Wednesday morning on Kelly Drive.
Philadelphia homicide rate inches closer to 500 for 2020 after violent night leaves two dead
A 24-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man are dead Tuesday morning after two separate overnight shootings.
One man is dead and a woman injured in West Philadelphia shooting
Man and a woman are shot in West Philadelphia Monday afternoon. Authorities say the man died at the hospital.
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.
Police id 18-year-old Southwest Philadelphia shooting victim, seek suspects
Police were called to the 8500 block of Harley Place early Sunday, just before 4 a.m., on the report of gunshots heard in the area, investigators say.
Report on Philadelphia police protest response finds flaws
An independent review of Philadelphia's police response to days of widespread protests after the May killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police found failures in planning that led to short staffing, emotional responses from officers and sometimes excessive uses of force.
DA: Man charged with attempted murder after firing shot at officer in Kingsessing
A Philadelphia police officer is expected to recover after investigators say the officer was nearly struck by a bullet Tuesday night in Kingsessing.
Single vehicle accident on Platt Bridge kills 1
Officials say the man was driving westbound on the Platt Bridge just before 12 noon Wednesday when he reportedly struck a barrier.
Man, 30, shot multiple times and killed in Strawberry Mansion
Police investigate after a 30-year-old man was shot and killed in Strawberry Mansion.
2 sought in shooting that killed 12-year-old Frankford boy, $20K reward offered
Police seek information regarding two men in connection with a fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy in his Frankford home in November.
Man critical after he is found inside burning vehicle with gunshot wound to the head in Kensington
A man is in critical condition after he was found inside a burning vehicle and suffering from a gunshot wound to the head early Sunday morning.
1 dead, 2 injured after Northeast Philadelphia car crash
One man is dead and two others are injured after a vehicle they were riding in crashed in Northeast Philadelphia.
Police: Man, 31, shot and killed in Kensington Sunday morning
Police investigate after a 31-year-old man was shot and killed in Kensington early Sunday morning.
'40 Years a Prisoner' documentary chronicling 1978 police shooting, fallout streaming now
Director Tommy Oliver tells the story of the 1978 police raid on MOVE and the aftermath that led to Mike Africa Jr. fighting to free his parents.
Gun violence frustration leads to possible solutions, city leaders say
City leaders express frustration, but look for solutions in special gun violence City Council meeting held Monday.
Suspect identified, charged following Feltonville officer-involved shooting
Suspect identified, charged following Feltonville officer-involved shooting which occurred December 9.