1 Killed In Shooting Near Widener University: Police 1 Killed In Shooting Near Widener University: Police
1 Killed In Shooting Near Widener University: Police One person was shot and killed near Widener University Thursday, May 5, authorities said. Officers responding to a report of a shooting at 14th and Potter Streets found a male victim with a gunshot wound around 1:20 p.m., Chester City Police Captain Matthew P. Goldschmidt said. The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital, where he died, the captain said. Police say the shots were fired on the 1100 block of Hyatt Street. The victim was not a student at the university, and no arrests have been made, according to Capt. Goldschmidt. This story is developing. Che…
Ambushed PA Tow Truck Driver Critical Ambushed PA Tow Truck Driver Critical
Ambushed PA Tow Truck Driver Critical Support is surging for a Philadelphia area tow truck driver who remains critical after being shot while parked in his truck in the tow yard. Jamie King, 38, was working for automotive repossession company International Recovery Systems when he was ambushed in his vehicle while waiting for his next call around midnight Tuesday, May 3 in Chester, loved ones say. The beloved dad and husband wrecked his vehicle trying to flee the area, but was ultimately hospitalized with gunshots to his stomach, chest and head — with a bullet in his brain 6abc says citing his wife, Nicole. Police said on…
1 Dead In Fiery DelCo Crash: Report 1 Dead In Fiery DelCo Crash: Report
1 Dead In Fiery DelCo Crash: Report One person died in a fiery crash on Monday, April 18 in Delaware County, 6abc reports. The unidentified driver's car struck a pole and went up in flames near the intersection of 2nd and Pusey Streets in Chester around 8 p.m., the outlet says. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the outlet. The crash remains under investigation. Click here for more from 6abc.
1 Killed In Double Chester Shooting: Police 1 Killed In Double Chester Shooting: Police
1 Killed In Double Chester Shooting: Police One man was killed and another was injured in a double shooting over the weekend in Chester, authorities said. Responding officers found the two victims on the 1100 block of West Carla's Lane around 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, April 17, Chester City police said. Both men were taken to local hospitals by EMS, where one was pronounced dead and the other was listed in stable condition, police said. Their identities and the circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately known. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Chester Police Detective David DeFrank at …
Third Suspect Charged In 2021 Murder Of DelCo 18-Year-Old: DA Third Suspect Charged In 2021 Murder Of DelCo 18-Year-Old: DA
Third Suspect Charged In 2021 Murder Of DelCo 18-Year-Old: DA A third suspect has been charged in the deadly shooting of an 18-year-old from Delaware County last year, authorities announced. Hakeem Montes, 18, of Chester, was charged with criminal homicide, murder of the first, second, and third-degree, conspiracy, and several firearms offenses, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said Thursday, April 14. Montes is the third suspect identified in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Samad Montgomery, who was found with several gunshot wounds in the 1200 block of Clover Lane in Chester and pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday, …
83 Pounds Of Meth, 200 Bags Of Fentanyl, 25 Guns Seized In PA Crackdown: DA 83 Pounds Of Meth, 200 Bags Of Fentanyl, 25 Guns Seized In PA Crackdown: DA
83 Pounds Of Meth, 200 Bags Of Fentanyl, 25 Guns Seized In PA Crackdown: DA A year-long investigation led to five arrests and the seizure of several pounds of drugs, firearms, drug money, and more, authorities in Pennsylvania announced. The probe targeted a drug distribution ring that stretched from California to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said Tuesday, April 5. The accused leaders of the drug ring were identified as Tyrone Baker, 29, of East Lansdowne, Shakeem Johnson, 27, of Philadelphia, Joshua Quiles, 31, of King of Prussia, Jhamir Winans, 21, of Exton, and Ricky Evans, 28, of Los …
Toddler Fired Gun That Killed 4-Year-Old Girl At DelCo Gas Station: Police Toddler Fired Gun That Killed 4-Year-Old Girl At DelCo Gas Station: Police
Toddler Fired Gun That Killed 4-Year-Old Girl At DelCo Gas Station: Police A four-year-old girl was fatally shot by a two-year-old boy at a gas station in Delaware County Tuesday, April 5, authorities confirmed. The boy was handling a gun inside a vehicle parked at the Eagle Fuel gas station on Kerlin Street in Chester, when he discharged it, striking the young girl around 10:50 a.m., Chester City police said. It was not immediately clear if the girl was inside the same vehicle. People at the scene rushed the girl to a local hospital, where she died, police said. The young girl has yet to be identified, and it was not immediately clear whether or not charges had …
US Marshals Nab Delaware County Arsonist US Marshals Nab Delaware County Arsonist
US Marshals Nab Delaware County Arsonist A 27-year-old woman accused of starting a car fire last month in Delaware County was arrested by members of the US Marshals Service, authorities said. Danita Thomas, of Chester, set fire to a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice in the 300 block of Wilson Street on Friday, Feb. 25 around 12:25 p.m., Chester City police said. It was quickly extinguished by local firefighters, they said. Police did not immediately specify a motive for the arson or if anyone was in the car at the time. With help from witnesses and video footage of the incident, police identified Thomas as the arsonist. She also …
Woman Pepper Sprays Driver, Threatens Her With Gun In DelCo, Police Say Woman Pepper Sprays Driver, Threatens Her With Gun In DelCo, Police Say
Woman Pepper Sprays Driver, Threatens Her With Gun In DelCo, Police Say A 28-year-old woman was arrested after she pepper-sprayed a driver and threatened her with a gun Sunday, March 20, in Delaware County, authorities said. A woman was behind the wheel of her car when Ebony Gordon, of Chester, approached her vehicle, sprayed her in the face with what was believed to be mace, and pulled out a gun and threatened her with it in the 800 block of Upland Avenue around 7:10 p.m., Upland Borough police said. When the driver tried to get away, she said Gordon banged on her car window with the gun, according to police. Officers were able to obtain video surve…
Man Shot In Head In Chester: Report Man Shot In Head In Chester: Report
Man Shot In Head In Chester: Report A man was shot in the head while sitting in a car in Chester over the weekend, 6abc reports. Responding officers found the victim at Lloyd Street and West 9th Street around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6, the outlet says citing police. The man was in critical condition and no arrests had been made as of Monday, March 7, according to the outlet. Click here for more from 6abc.
1 Dead In Crash Near Harrah's Philadelphia Casino: Report 1 Dead In Crash Near Harrah's Philadelphia Casino: Report
1 Dead In Crash Near Harrah's Philadelphia Casino: Report One person died in a crash outside of Harrah's Philadelphia Casino Wednesday, Feb. 23, 6abc reports. Two cars collided outside the casino in the 700 block of Harrah's Boulevard in Chester around 8:30 p.m., the outlet says citing local police. The crash involved at least three people, according to the outlet. Click here for more from 6abc.
DelCo Driver Beats Pedestrian's Body In Roadway After Killing Him: Police DelCo Driver Beats Pedestrian's Body In Roadway After Killing Him: Police
DelCo Driver Beats Pedestrian's Body In Roadway After Killing Him: Police A Delaware County man was arrested Wednesday for beating a pedestrian after fatally striking him with his car and threatening to kill him, authorities said. Jonathan Lee Autery, 46, of Chester, was charged with criminal homicide, first and third-degree murder, aggravated assault, homicide by vehicle, and possessing an instrument of crime, according to public court records. Officers were called to the 2600 block of Price Street on a report of a crash with injuries, where they found a heavily damaged Mazda 5 on the sidewalk and a man lying on the ground just before 11 a.m. Tuesday, Chester Ci…