Police: Suspect shot, killed by Philadelphia officers had fatally stabbed aunt
Philadelphia police have released new information after officers shot and killed a knife-wielding man they witnessed fatally stabbing his aunt earlier this week.
SWAT officer shot in bulletproof vest in North Philadelphia, suspect in custody, police say
A Philadelphia police SWAT officer was treated and released at a local hospital after police say he was shot in his bulletproof vest in North Philadelphia while serving a warrant.
Philadelphia police officers must be vaccinated against COVID, arbitrator rules
All officers and Philadelphia employees now have until Friday, Feb. 11th to get at least one dose of the available COVID-19 vaccines or request a medical or religious exemption.
Former Philadelphia police commissioner helping Temple University retool campus security
Temple University is teaming up with former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey to retool its campus security. The school will also rollout a new safety app for students and faculty to download.
Reward offered in shooting that killed son of Philadelphia police officer
A $30,000 reward is being offered for information in the murder of Hyram Hill, the 23-year-old of a Philadelphia police officer who authorities say was fatally shot during an apparent robbery on Monday.
Philadelphia carjackings: What police say you should know amid spike in carjackings
Philadelphia police say 757 carjackings were reported in the city in 2021 - and the staggering spike has continued into 2022. The department is now sharing safety tips, details on hotspots, and information on what victims should do.
Police identify suspect killed in apparent shootout with Philadelphia SWAT team
Police say Vincenzo Rudi, 44, opened fire on a Philadelphia SWAT team that. was serving a warrant in South Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Philadelphia police officer released from hospital after being shot while responding to robbery call
A Philadelphia police officer who was shot in the shoulder by a robbery suspect who later shot himself in the head when running from police was released from the hospital on Wednesday afternoon.
Block party held to show support for Officer Andy Chan as his recovery continues
Family and friends gathered in Old City, Philadelphia Friday night to lend support to Officer Andy Chan, as he continues to recover from injuries suffered when he was struck by a car on his patrol motorcycle nearly 3 years ago.
Block party held to show support for Officer Andy Chan as his recovery continues
Family and friends gathered in Old City, Philadelphia Friday night to lend support to Officer Andy Chan, as he continues to recover from injuries suffered when he was struck by a car on his patrol motorcycle nearly 3 years ago.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Outlaw not picked for NYPD job, report says
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw will remain in Philadelphia, according to the New York Post.
13 Philadelphia police officers placed on administrative duty
Thirteen Philadelphia Police officers are off the streets after an audit of gun crime arrests turned up some discrepancies.
Family of 14-year-old Philadelphia boy chased by gunmen, shot and killed, speaks out
Samir Jefferson's family is speaking out after police say the 14-year-old was waiting for the bus when he was chased by two people and shot 18 times on a Philadelphia street.
'Tragic milestone': Philadelphia marks 500th homicide in 2021 after woman fatally shot
A 55-year-old woman is dead after she was shot multiple times in South Philly. The murder marks the 500th homicide in Philadelphia during 2021, which is the deadliest year in the city since 1990.
'We deserve better': Philadelphia leaders brace for 500 homicides in 2021
More than a dozen Philadelphia and state leaders came together on Wednesday to address the "ongoing gun violence crisis" in Philadelphia as the city neared 500 murders for the year.
Man, 29, shot and killed as Philadelphia inches closer to 500 homicides
Police investigate after a 29-year-old man is shot in the head and killed in Southwest Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police dispatchers, clerk charged with fraudulently collecting Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Seven Philadelphia police radio dispatchers and one department clerk have been indicted on federal charges after they were accused of fraudulently obtaining pandemic unemployment benefits while working for the department.
Operation Thanksgiving: Philadelphia Police pack more than 315 food baskets for families
This year marks the 52nd anniversary of Operation Thanksgiving.
'Absolutely heartbreaking': Commissioner Outlaw calls for justice in shooting death of pregnant woman
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw called the shooting death of a pregnant woman who was gunned down while unloading baby shower gifts from her car “absolutely heartbreaking."
Police identify woman, boy killed in violent multi-car crash in Olney
A sport utility vehicle went out of control on a northeast Philadelphia boulevard and crashed into two other vehicles, killing a woman and a boy and critically injuring the SUV driver and two other children, police said.