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Man Killed, Infant Shot In PA, Police Say (DEVELOPING) Man Killed, Infant Shot In PA, Police Say (DEVELOPING)
Man Killed, Infant Shot In PA, Police Say (Developing) A double shooting has left a 25-year-old man dead and a 1-year-old boy injured, Philadelphia police announced late on Wednesday night, Sept. 4.  Police were called to the shooting in the 3200 block of D Street, in the 25th District, at 6:21 p.m., PPD detailed in the release.  The man "was shot multiple times throughout his body," the police said. He was taken by PFD-Medic Unit to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6:46 p.m. The infant suffered graze wounds to his right leg, left leg, and head, according to PPD. He was taken in a private vehicle to Nazare…
Wrong-Way DUI Driver Who Killed PA Woman, Injured Nine In I-495 Maryland Crash Sentenced Wrong-Way DUI Driver Who Killed PA Woman, Injured Nine In I-495 Maryland Crash Sentenced
Wrong-Way DUI Driver Who Killed PA Woman, Injured Nine In I-495 Maryland Crash Sentenced The Georgia man who killed a Pennsylvania woman in a three-vehicle wrong-way Montgomery County crash that left nine others - including several children - will spend nearly a decade in prison, authorities announced on Monday. Montezuma native Jayleen Hannor, 24, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison with all but eight years to serve in connection to the fatal crash that took the life of 36-year-old Easton, Pennsylvania resident Elizabeth "Liza" Velez in a crash last summer. Elizabeth "Lisa" Velez GoFundMe Shortly before 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, Maryland State Police in…
Toddler Critical, Arm Amputated After Being Struck By Fallen 50-Foot Tree Limb In PA: Cops Toddler Critical, Arm Amputated After Being Struck By Fallen 50-Foot Tree Limb In PA: Cops
Toddler Critical, Arm Amputated After Being Struck By Fallen 50-Foot Tree Limb In PA: Cops A 2-year-old child was in critical condition and required amputation of their arm after being struck by a fallen tree while playing outside in Montgomery County, police said. The toddler was playing in the driveway on the 7900 block of Chandler Road in Glenside with other children when they were struck by the tree that had fallen 50 feet just after 6 p.m. Saturday, July 6, Cheltenham police said. Lifesaving care was provided at the scene by responders and the child was flown by helicopter to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "At this time this incident appears to be a tragic accident, h…
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK: Child Taken To Trauma Center In South Central PA, Police PEDESTRIAN STRUCK: Child Taken To Trauma Center In South Central PA, Police
Pedestrian Struck: Child Taken To Trauma Center In South Central PA, Police A child has been taken to a trauma center after being struck by a vehicle, Chambersburg police announced on Friday.  The child "[accidentally] ran onto the roadway and was struck by a passing motorist," on Dec. 8, as written in the police release.  Officers with the Chambersburg police department were called to a reported pedestrian accident in the 500 block of South Second Street at 8:44 a.m. According to Google Maps, the area is near Mike Waters Memorial Park and there are several crosswalks, but it is unclear if the child used one or was even coming from the park.  …
Philly Driver Arrested For Hit-Run That Killed Woman, Hurt 8-Year-Old Philly Driver Arrested For Hit-Run That Killed Woman, Hurt 8-Year-Old
Philly Driver Arrested For Hit-Run That Killed Woman, Hurt 8-Year-Old The driver accused of hitting a woman and child with his car in Center City Philadelphia then fleeing the scene is now in police custody, city authorities told Daily Voice.  Dominique Murphy, 37, of West Philadelphia, is charged with vehicular homicide, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated assault by vehicle, and several realted counts, the department said.  Authorities believe Murphy was behind the wheel of the Jeep that struck a 38-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl on Arch Street around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9.  The adult victim was placed in critical condition with …
Arson Fire Injures 2 Youngsters In Philadelphia: Reports Arson Fire Injures 2 Youngsters In Philadelphia: Reports
Arson Fire Injures 2 Youngsters In Philadelphia: Reports The house fire that hospitalized two children in Philadelphia early on Wednesday, Nov. 16 appears to have been the work of an arsonist, officials say.  Firefighters were dispatched to a rowhouse on the 6000 block of Trinity Street around 4:30 a.m., multiple outlets report.  There, two people were treated for injuries and transported to a nearby hospital, fire officials said. Five others were displaced by the blaze, they added.  Multiple media reports later identified one of the injured as an 8-year-old boy. CBS News reports that the other victim was his 1-year-old brother.  Their conditio…
Gun Accidentally Discharges Injuring 12-Year-Old In Lehigh Valley: Police Gun Accidentally Discharges Injuring 12-Year-Old In Lehigh Valley: Police
Gun Accidentally Discharges Injuring 12-Year-Old In Lehigh Valley: Police A 12-year-old child was injured when a gun was accidentally discharged inside a Lehigh Valley home, authorities said. Officers were called to the 100 block of Railroad Street in Catasauqua around 1:30 a.m. Monday, May 23, borough police said. The incident apparently began when a 35-year-old man went outside with a loaded shotgun to investigate a noise. He went back inside when he didn't find anyone, police said. He began unloading the shotgun, but it accidentally discharged, police said. A projectile pierced the wall and struck a television, while a pellet hit the child in the neck. The v…
PA Parents Sue Over Child Scarred From Dog Attack While Trick-Or-Treating: Complaint PA Parents Sue Over Child Scarred From Dog Attack While Trick-Or-Treating: Complaint
PA Parents Sue Over Child Scarred From Dog Attack While Trick-Or-Treating: Complaint A central Pennsylvania child was allegedly attacked by a neighbor's dog while trick-or-treating, according to a lawsuit filed by the child's parents. Ashley and Jesus Zarate say their child suffered injuries while trick-or-treating at their neighbor Beth Bachman' home, according to a lawsuit filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County on Jan. 18. Zarates took their daughter A.Z. trick-or-treating at Bachman's home in the 100 block of East Pine Street in Ephrata but they claim no one answered the door instead-- as they walked away, she let her dog outside on Oct. 31, 2021, accordi…
Chester Baby Girl Accidentally Shot In Head, Police Say Chester Baby Girl Accidentally Shot In Head, Police Say
Chester Baby Girl Accidentally Shot In Head, Police Say Authorities in Chester are investigating the accidental shooting of a baby Thursday evening. The 11-month-old girl was rushed to the hospital after the incident at 411 Frank Young Avenue around 7:30 p.m., Chester Police Capt. James Chubb said. Officers found that the baby was accidentally struck in the head. She was at the hospital with her mom and other family members and friends, police said. The baby received advanced medical treatment from the staff at Crozer Chester Medical center and then was transported to Dupont Hospital, where she received further intense medical treatment.  …