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Fugitive PA Teen Captured By US Marshals After Park Double  Shooting (UPDATE) Fugitive PA Teen Captured By US Marshals After Park Double  Shooting (UPDATE)
Fugitive PA Teen Captured By US Marshals After Park Double Shooting (Update) Fugitive Raheem Hylton was apprehended hours after a double shooting at Dilworth Park left two juveniles hospitalized, US Marshals announced on Thursday, Dec. 19.  The shooting occurred near 15th Street and Market Street at approximately 4:33 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. A 14-year-old boy was rushed to Jefferson Hospital in extremely critical condition after sustaining injuries during the shooting, police said. The second victim, whose age, gender, and race are currently unknown, was treated for a gunshot wound to the left thigh and is in st…
Starbucks Workers Strike Over 'Threats And Intimidation' In Philly Starbucks Workers Strike Over 'Threats And Intimidation' In Philly
Starbucks Workers Strike Over 'Threats And Intimidation' In Philly Workers at five Starbucks stores in Philadelphia demonstrated Sunday, July 23 in protest of what they call the company's "illegal union-busting campaign." "We are taking collective action in response to the company's interference with protected activity when (Store Manager) David Vaughan threatened and intimidated striking workers during a protected strike," said Starbucks Workers United, a labor union representing over 8,000 employees at more than 335 stores, according to its website.  An SBWU spokesperson told Daily Voice Vaughan's alleged intimidation was aimed at workers at the 9th and…
Gunman Opens Fire At Guard Near City Hall: Philly Police Gunman Opens Fire At Guard Near City Hall: Philly Police
Gunman Opens Fire At Guard Near City Hall: Philly Police A gunman opened fire at a security guard near Philadelphia's City Hall and then fled the scene, authorities told Daily Voice.  The unnamed guard, a 29-year-old man, was patrolling Dilworth Park just after 11: 30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, when he asked a group of people to leave the area, police said.  The discussion escalated to a "physical altercation," during which a suspect pulled out a handgun and fired two shots at the guard, the department said.  The 29-year-old was uninjured, but the gunman fled the scene, police said. The case remains under investigation by the C…