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SEPTA Bus Triple Shooting Suspect ID'd: Police (UPDATE) SEPTA Bus Triple Shooting Suspect ID'd: Police (UPDATE)
SEPTA Bus Triple Shooting Suspect ID'd: Police (Update) The name of the suspect wanted for a triple shooting on a SEPTA bus earlier this month has been released by police on Saturday, Oct. 12. Raphael Ezeamaka, 18, of Darby, is wanted for a triple shooting that happened on a SEPTA Route G bus at 700 South 57th Street on Tuesday, Oct. 8, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.  Ezeamaka is thought to frequent the Southwest, West, and South Philadelphia areas, according to police. He is wanted for Aggravated Assault, Illegal Possession of a Firearm, and related offenses, police said. Photos of Ezeamaka had been released by the …
Man Shot Dead In West Philly In Flurry Of Gunfire, $20K Reward Offered (DEVELOPING) Man Shot Dead In West Philly In Flurry Of Gunfire, $20K Reward Offered (DEVELOPING)
Man Shot Dead In West Philly In Flurry Of Gunfire, $20K Reward Offered (Developing) A 48-year-old man was shot dead in a flurry of gunfire in West Philadelphia on Thursday night, Sept. 19, authorities said. Kahleem Mitchell died in the drive-by shooting, Philadelphia police said in a press statement on Friday, Sept. 20. A total of 35 shell casings were recovered at the crime scene, police stated. Philadelphia Police responded to a call for a person with a gun on the 700 block of South 52nd Street, in the 18th District at about 9 p.m., police said. Police received notification that the shooting victim, later identified as Mitchell, arrived at Penn Presbyterian Medical Cen…
Dad Killed, Brothers Critical After Crane Fall In Philly: Fund Says Dad Killed, Brothers Critical After Crane Fall In Philly: Fund Says
Dad Killed, Brothers Critical After Crane Fall In Philly: Fund Says More than $17,000 has been raised for the family of a 47-year-old HVAC worker and father of three killed in a fall from a cherry-picker crane on Friday, Sept. 6 in West Philadelphia. The oldest of three brothers on the crane, Tuan Vuong, died en route to the hospital, according to a GoFundMe campaign.  "Our three cousins Tuan Vuong, Wei Vuong, and Nguyen Vuong were involved in a devastating construction accident in West Philadelphia," GoFundMe campaign organizers Crystal Mai and Linh Mai wrote. "A crane collapsed onto their work van, leaving them severely injured." The fatal acci…
OSHA Investigating Fatal Fall From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site, Official Says OSHA Investigating Fatal Fall From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site, Official Says
Osha Investigating Fatal Fall From Cherry-Picker At Philly Construction Site, Official Says The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is investigating the Friday, Sept. 6 fatal fall of a  47-year-old man from a cherry-picker crane that toppled over and crushed a utility work van in West Philadelphia, authorities said. "I can confirm that OSHA is investigating this incident," Leni Fortson, regional director of public affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor, said on Monday, Sept. 9. Two other workers were left in critical condition from the two-story fall shortly before 1 p.m. at a construction site on the 4400 block of Moravian Street near 44th and 45t…
Pennsylvania Lottery Player Wins $150K Pennsylvania Lottery Player Wins $150K
Pennsylvania Lottery Player Wins $150K A Powerball player won a six-figure prize on Monday, July 15, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery.  The lucky player matched five of the six balls drawn to earn $150,000, state gaming officials said. The vendor, TNT Food Market at 5801 Market Street in West Philadelphia, will receive a $500 bonus for selling the winning slip.  Winners are not identified until they claim their prize and their ticket is validated. All winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize, and winning tickets should be immediately signed on the back.  More than 17,0…
Police Officer Shoots, Kills 'Vicious' Pitbull In West Philadelphia: Officials Police Officer Shoots, Kills 'Vicious' Pitbull In West Philadelphia: Officials
Police Officer Shoots, Kills 'Vicious' Pitbull In West Philadelphia: Officials A police officer fatally shot a pit bull in West Philadelphia this week, authorities said.  It's at least the fifth PPD shooting of an aggressive dog since April.  Authorities said two police officers were called to the 6100 block of West Colombia Avenue on Monday afternoon, June 24 for a report of a "vicious dog." At the scene, a witness flagged them down and pointed out the "aggressive animal," PPD said in a release.  When one of the officers approached the sidewalk, officials said the dog charged at him. The officer shot the dog multiple times and it fled before dying be…
COLD CASE: Philly Man Found Dead Off Turnpike In Lancaster County COLD CASE: Philly Man Found Dead Off Turnpike In Lancaster County
Cold CASE: Philly Man Found Dead Off Turnpike In Lancaster County State police investigators hope to shed new light on the 1991 murder of a West Philadelphia man.  Derek Michael Mason was last seen leaving his South 39th Street home in October of that year, according to troopers.  His remains were discovered off the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Clay Township, Lancaster County in January 1992. Authorities determined that he had been murdered, but it took until 2023 to identify him using DNA evidence, police say.  Mason was known by the nicknames "Hawkeye" and "Hawk." State police said there is an upcoming block party in Mason's old neighborhoo…
Robbers Forced Victim To Stay On SEPTA Train, Police Say (VIDEO) Robbers Forced Victim To Stay On SEPTA Train, Police Say (VIDEO)
Robbers Forced Victim To Stay On SEPTA Train, Police Say (Video) Video from a SEPTA train shows multiple suspects stop a woman from fleeing before stealing her phone, Philadelphia police say.  Authorities said it happened on the "El" train in West Philadelphia around noon on May 28.  The suspects confronted the victim then prevented her from getting off the train when it stopped, according to police. They stole her phone then blocked her exit again to prevent her from chasing them, the video shows.  SEPTA footage from PPD.  PhiladelphiaPolice Police believe the suspects are teenagers.  Anyone who can identify them is asked…
Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities
Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities A police officer fatally shot two dogs after they attacked a woman in West Philadelphia on Wednesday morning, June 5, officials say.  According to PPD, a 57-year-old man was calling for help when a stray dog attacked his pet on his porch on the 1500 block of North 57th Street.  An 18-year-old woman intervened using mace and the pit bulls were separated, but the 57-year-old's other dog ran out from the home and attacked the woman, police said.  She was bitten on her arm and ankle before fleeing, authorities continued.  "(A)ll three dogs turned on each other" and were fi…
Construction Worker Dies On Jobsite In West Philadelphia (UPDATED) Construction Worker Dies On Jobsite In West Philadelphia (UPDATED)
Construction Worker Dies On Jobsite In West Philadelphia (Updated) Union colleagues are passing the hat for Matthew Holloran, who died on a job site last Wednesday, May 8.  "Matt passed away while working on a construction site in West Philadelphia," wrote fellow Insulators Union member Maria Pfrommer on GoFundMe.  "This is a tragedy that hits too close to home, a stark reminder of the dangers our brothers and sisters face every day on construction sites nationwide and just how short life is." A spokesperson for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration said Holloran's death is under investigation.  Holloran, 49, of Glenm…
Vandals Cause $100K In Damage At West Philly Apartments: Police Vandals Cause $100K In Damage At West Philly Apartments: Police
Vandals Cause $100K In Damage At West Philly Apartments: Police Police are looking for 10 people who they said vandalized an apartment building in West Philadelphia.  The group caused $100,000 in damages at the Olympic Tower Apartments at 4900 Spruce Street late on May 1, according to PPD. Police said they broke windows and threw purple paint at the building.  PPD footage PhiladelphiaPolice Authorities said the suspects were wearing masks and dark clothing.  Anyone with information is asked to call 215-686-8477 or submit a tip on the PPD website. 
Five Arrested In Philly Man's 2006 Kidnapping, Murder: US Attorney Five Arrested In Philly Man's 2006 Kidnapping, Murder: US Attorney
Five Arrested In Philly Man's 2006 Kidnapping, Murder: US Attorney Nearly 18 years after Shamari Taylor disappeared in Philadelphia, five people are charged in connection with his murder, prosecutors said Thursday.  Kevin Holloway, 45, Mark Scott, 48, Linton Mathis, 50, Atiba Wicker, 47, and Kenneth Tuck, 51, were all arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping resulting in death, kidnapping resulting in death, and aiding and abetting, said the US Attorney's Office.  Thirty-eight-year-old Taylor and his girlfriend were kidnapped in West Philadelphia by men posing as police officers on August 26, 2006, officials said in a release.&nb…
Human Remains Found In Duffel Bag Identified As Missing 4-Year-Old: Philly PD Human Remains Found In Duffel Bag Identified As Missing 4-Year-Old: Philly PD
Human Remains Found In Duffel Bag Identified As Missing 4-Year-Old: Philly PD The remains found in a duffel bag in West Philadelphia on March 18 were those of Damari Carter, city police confirmed to Daily Voice.  Authorities began investigating 4-year-old Carter's disappearance on Dec. 30, 2023, Daily Voice reported.  Carter's mother Dominique Bailey originally told family members her son had died after being hit by a car, but investigators found no evidence supporting that claim, authorities have said.  She and 30-year-old Kevin Spence were arrested and charged with murder in January after police raided Spence's Reno Street home, officials said.…
67-Year-Old Woman Fatally Stabbed In West Philadelphia Home: Police 67-Year-Old Woman Fatally Stabbed In West Philadelphia Home: Police
67-Year-Old Woman Fatally Stabbed In West Philadelphia Home: Police Authorities are investigating a homicide in West Philadelphia early Wednesday morning, May 1.  Police said a 67-year-old woman was stabbed in a home on the 300 block of Cobbs Creek Parkway around 2 a.m. The victim was stabbed in the abdomen and right hand "by a perpetrator known to her," PPD said. She was pronounced dead at the scene around 2:20 a.m., according to investigators.  "Authorities have confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the incident, and a weapon believed to be involved has been recovered," a police spokesperson said.  No charges had been …
'Remarkable' Man Killed By Car Was En Route To Work At Philadelphia Hospital: Report 'Remarkable' Man Killed By Car Was En Route To Work At Philadelphia Hospital: Report
'Remarkable' Man Killed By Car Was En Route To Work At Philadelphia Hospital: Report The pedestrian killed in a West Philadelphia crash on Wednesday, April 24 was 55-year-old Jonathan Mack, according to city police.  Authorities said Mack was crossing the 3600 block of Spruce Street when he was struck by a Buick Enclave around 5:30 a.m. The driver left the scene while Mack was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he died, police said.  Officials said the driver, a 41-year-old woman, reported the accident to authorities at the 18th Police District. Her car was recovered and no arrest had been made as of Thursday morning, police said.  According to 6abc, Mack was …
West Philly Shooting Leaves 17-Year-Old In Critical Condition: Authorities West Philly Shooting Leaves 17-Year-Old In Critical Condition: Authorities
West Philly Shooting Leaves 17-Year-Old In Critical Condition: Authorities Two teenagers were hospitalized after shots rang out in West Philadelphia on Wednesday night, April 17, city police say.  Authorities were called to the 100 block of North Redfield Street around 10:30 p.m., according to PPD.  One 17-year-old was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds to the body and placed in critical condition, police said. A second was struck in the left arm and placed in stable condition.  No arrests were made and no weapons were recovered at the scene, PPD said. The motive is unknown and detectives are investigating, they …
Montco Kidnapping Suspect Arrested In Philadelphia: US Marshals Montco Kidnapping Suspect Arrested In Philadelphia: US Marshals
Montco Kidnapping Suspect Arrested In Philadelphia: US Marshals A traffic stop in West Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 27 ended in the arrest of a kidnapping suspect, said US Marshals.  Rakim Brown-Rowe, 35, was pulled over on the 6300 block of Race Street and taken into custody, according to authorities.  Marshals said Brown-Rowe was wanted in connection with a kidnapping and robbery in Upper Merion on March 13.  Court records say he's also charged with felony burglary and endangering the welfare of a child.  Brown-Rowe, of King of Prussia, is being held on $99,000 bail and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for April 3.&nb…
Young Child's 'Severely Decomposed' Body Found In Duffel Bag In Philadelphia: Police Young Child's 'Severely Decomposed' Body Found In Duffel Bag In Philadelphia: Police
Young Child's 'Severely Decomposed' Body Found In Duffel Bag In Philadelphia: Police Police are investigating after a young child was found dead in a duffel bag in Philadelphia on Monday morning, March 18.  The child was found on the 600 block of N. 38th Street in the Mantua section of West Philly, according to the department. Police said it was discovered by someone doing work behind a property on the block.  The child has not yet been identified and their gender is unknown, police said. The remains are "severely decomposed," they added.  6abc reports that the child is thought to be between 2 and 4 years old.  SEE ALSO: Infant Has 'Suspicious' De…
Philly Firefighter Injured On Duty Is 'Pillar Of Her Community,' Colleague Says Philly Firefighter Injured On Duty Is 'Pillar Of Her Community,' Colleague Says
Philly Firefighter Injured On Duty Is 'Pillar Of Her Community,' Colleague Says Longtime Philadelphia firefighter Lt. Jill Connor is recovering in the hospital after she was wounded on duty last Saturday, March 4.  Connor, a 16-year veteran of the department, suffered burns to multiple parts of her body while suppressing a fire, said GoFundMe organizer Kwaja Matthews.  "Lieutenant Connor is currently hospitalized in pain but in very high spirits….grateful and thankful that she is alive," wrote Matthews, who is a PFD Fire Code Inspector, according to her LinkedIn.  "Lieutenant Connor truly had a near-death experience." Matthews says the money raised via…
Philadelphia Police Name 88-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In Car Philadelphia Police Name 88-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In Car
Philadelphia Police Name 88-Year-Old Man Shot Dead In Car Police have identified the elderly man shot dead in a parked car in West Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon, March 5.  He was 88-year-old Richard Butler, PPD told Daily Voice.  Police said they were dispatched to the 100 block of North Dewey Street around 1:30 p.m. They found Butler in a white Hyundai with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest, authorities said.  He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he died from his wounds around 2 p.m., according to police.  No weapons were recovered and no arrests made at the scene. Homicide detectives are investigating and…
2 Hurt, 1 Killed In Philadelphia Bar Shooting: Authorities 2 Hurt, 1 Killed In Philadelphia Bar Shooting: Authorities
2 Hurt, 1 Killed In Philadelphia Bar Shooting: Authorities Two people are hospitalized and one man is dead after a shooting at a West Philadelphia bar Thursday morning, Feb. 29, city police say.  It happened on the 4200 block of Lancaster Avenue around  2:45 a.m., according to PPD.  A 44-year-old man was shot once in the abdomen and taken to Presbyterian Hospital where he died at 3:30 a.m., authorities said.  A 44-year-old woman was hospitalized for a gunshot wound to the foot, and a 37-year-old man who is also considered a suspect was shot in the left hand, police said.  Both are in stable condition.  No weapons we…
Video Shows Killer At Scene Of West Philly Murder, Say Police Video Shows Killer At Scene Of West Philly Murder, Say Police
Video Shows Killer At Scene Of West Philly Murder, Say Police The gunman who shot and killed a 26-year-old in a West Philadelphia home last year was caught on video, according to city police.  Authorities said it happened at 6320 Vine Street just after midnight on Nov. 4.  In footage released by Philly police, the suspect appears to play video games at the home. He is later seen walking out the front door and heading west on Vine Street, investigators said.  PPD footage.  PhiladelphiaPolice The suspect is described by police as a Black man in his 30s or 40s with a full beard, a medium build, and glasses. He was wearing a red,…
Mega Millions: Philadelphia Player Wins $1M Prize Mega Millions: Philadelphia Player Wins $1M Prize
Mega Millions: Philadelphia Player Wins $1M Prize A shopper at a West Philadelphia convenience store became a millionaire this week, state gaming officials say.  The lucky player matched all five white balls pulled in the Tuesday, Jan. 30 drawing for "Mega Millions" to win a $1 million prize.  The vendor, Quick Stop Deli at 4832 Spruce St., will receive a $5,000 selling bonus, Pennsylvania Lottery reps said.  The winner will not be identified until they claim their prize and their ticket is validated. Winners have up to one year from the drawing date to claim their prize, and winning tickets should be immediately signe…
Woman Found Shot Dead In Philadelphia Home, Say Police Woman Found Shot Dead In Philadelphia Home, Say Police
Woman Found Shot Dead In Philadelphia Home, Say Police Detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead from a gunshot wound in a West Philadelphia home early Tuesday morning, Jan. 30, police told Daily Voice.  Police were called to the 3900 block of Melon Street before 1:30 a.m., the department said. The unidentified victim, thought to be in her 20s or 30s, was shot once in the head and pronounced dead at the scene, according to officials.  Investigators believe the shots were fired from outside the home, 6abc reported. Police said no arrests had been made and no weapon recovered as of Tuesday afternoon. 
Video Shows Teen Murder Suspect After Philadelphia Escape: Marshals (UPDATED) Video Shows Teen Murder Suspect After Philadelphia Escape: Marshals (UPDATED)
Video Shows Teen Murder Suspect After Philadelphia Escape: Marshals (Updated) New details are emerging in the escape of a 17-year-old murder suspect from police custody in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Jan. 24.  Shane Pryor, who was in custody on a 2020 murder charge, slipped past his police escort while being taken to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) just before noon, Marshals said.  Five minutes later he was recorded on video in the lobby of the CHOP Hub for Clinical Collaboration building. Murder escapee, Shane Pryor, escaped from his escorting staff yesterday at 11:51 am and 5 minutes later was observed in the lobby of the …
Two Victims Named In North Philly Speakeasy Shooting: Authorities Two Victims Named In North Philly Speakeasy Shooting: Authorities
Two Victims Named In North Philly Speakeasy Shooting: Authorities Philadelphia police have named the two people who were killed in a shooting in North Philadelphia early Sunday morning, Jan. 14.  Authorities said they were called to a suspected speakeasy, or unlicensed bar, on the 2400 block of Myrtlewood Street just before 1 a.m. They arrived to find six people suffering from gunshot wounds, the department told Daily Voice.  Edison Frazier, 53, of West Philadelphia, was shot in the face.  Christopher Smith, 41, of North Philadelphia, was shot multiple times in the chest.  Both men were pronounced dead at the scene just after 1 a.m.,…
Disturbing Video Shows Man Pushed Onto SEPTA Train Tracks Disturbing Video Shows Man Pushed Onto SEPTA Train Tracks
Disturbing Video Shows Man Pushed Onto SEPTA Train Tracks New footage shows the moment a West Philadelphia SEPTA commuter was shoved in front of an oncoming train Thursday evening, Jan. 4.  The disturbing clip posted to X.com by user @PhillyCrimeUpd appears to show two men involved in a fight before one of them seems to push the other onto the tracks.  (Warning: Graphic video below.)  **VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED*****Video may be disturbing ** Philadelphia Video surfaces of a fight on SEPTA’s subway platform at 34th and Market A man is thrown onto the tracks in front of a moving train. The train could not be stopped in time an…
Philadelphia Man Charged In Deadly Shooting At Delco Mosque Philadelphia Man Charged In Deadly Shooting At Delco Mosque
Philadelphia Man Charged In Deadly Shooting At Delco Mosque Delaware County prosecutors say they caught the man who shot a 65-year-old to death outside an Islamic center in October.  Herman Stigall is charged with other first-degree murder of Mohammad Rahman at Masjid Al-Madinah Mosque in Upper Darby, said District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer in a press conference Wednesday, Jan. 3.  Investigators believe Stigall was hooded and masked while waiting near the Masjid parking lot around 8 p.m. on Oct. 29, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Daily Voice.  Security footage showed him approach Rahman as the 65-year-old pulled …
Woman Surrenders To Police After Deadly West Philly Shooting: Authorities Woman Surrenders To Police After Deadly West Philly Shooting: Authorities
Woman Surrenders To Police After Deadly West Philly Shooting: Authorities One woman has died and another is in police custody after gunfire rang out in West Philadelphia on Saturday night, Dec. 16, authorities told Daily Voice.  Officers were called to the corner of South 62nd Street and Chestnut Street around 11:30 p.m., the department said.  They arrived to find a woman with gunshot wounds to the chest and back, according to police. Later identified as 30-year-old Shatara Marell, authorities said she was pronounced dead at Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center. Nearby on the corner of South 62nd and Market streets, a 33-year-old woman told polic…
Suspect Sought In Deadly Shooting Outside Philadelphia Bar, Police Say (VIDEO) Suspect Sought In Deadly Shooting Outside Philadelphia Bar, Police Say (VIDEO)
Suspect Sought In Deadly Shooting Outside Philadelphia Bar, Police Say (Video) Investigators are looking for the gunman who killed a 36-year-old outside of a West Philadelphia bar, officials say. It happened around 2:15 a.m. on May 6, according to city police.  The killer shot the victim near the Barn Bar and Grill on the corner of South 49th Street and Baltimore Avenue, then fled in a Dodge Charger, authorities said. Security footage released by police appears to show a fight involving two other men before the suspect takes out his pistol.  Security footage released by authorities.  PhiladelphiaPolice He was also recorded in the bar before the sh…
Accused Airport Luggage Thief Sought By Philly Police Accused Airport Luggage Thief Sought By Philly Police
Accused Airport Luggage Thief Sought By Philly Police A serial luggage thief has been stealing suitcases from travelers at Philadelphia International Airport, city police say.  An investigation launched in September led police to a West Philadelphia residence this week where multiple stolen bags were found, the department said.  An arrest warrant has been issued for 48-year-old Julius Cook.  Officials said they are working to return the bags to their rightful owners.  "PPD understands the frustration and inconvenience that stolen luggage can cause, and we are fully committed to reuniting passengers with their belongings,"…