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Smoke Shop Robberies, Shooting Suspect Arrested In Philly (VIDEOS) Smoke Shop Robberies, Shooting Suspect Arrested In Philly (VIDEOS)
Smoke Shop Robberies, Shooting Suspect Arrested In Philly (Videos) A man suspected in three smoke shop robberies, including one where a store employee was shot, has been arrested, Philadelphia police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Tyree Hatch, 47, is believed to have carried out the armed robberies at convenience stores and vape shops in Northeast Philadelphia over three days, beginning on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, according to Captain James Kearney. The first incident occurred around 1 p.m. at Exotic Convenience Store in the 6700 block of Castor Avenue. Police say Hatch brandished a black handgun, forced a store employee to the register, and fled wit…
Woman Shot Dead On North Philly Street, Suspect In Custody: Police Woman Shot Dead On North Philly Street, Suspect In Custody: Police
Woman Shot Dead On North Philly Street, Suspect In Custody: Police A suspect is in custody for the murder of 48-year-old Rasheedah Lane, according to Philadelphia police.  Jerome Edens, 67, surrendered to police on Tuesday, July 16, PPD wrote in a release.  Lane was found with multiple gunshot wounds on the 2100 block of North Camac Street on July 9, according to officials. She was taken to Temple University Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries an hour later, authorities said.  In addition to murder, Edens is charged with firearms offenses and tampering with evidence, PPD added.
Suspects Named In 11-Year-Old's Allentown Shooting: DA Suspects Named In 11-Year-Old's Allentown Shooting: DA
Suspects Named In 11-Year-Old's Allentown Shooting: DA Authorities are looking for two men after an 11-year-old boy was shot in the head in Allentown last Thursday, June 13.  The Lehigh County District Attorney's Office says Renee Brown Jr., 20, and Jahliel Branford, 18, are both wanted on arrest warrants.  According to investigators, Brown and Branford opened fire at a group of people near North Nagle and West Allen streets. The 11-year-old victim, identified by prosecutors as K.B., remains hospitalized and is "receiving care and comfort from doctors, family, friends, and loved ones," said the DA's Office.  "We are confident th…
One Caught, Two Sought In Deadly Chester Shooting One Caught, Two Sought In Deadly Chester Shooting
One Caught, Two Sought In Deadly Chester Shooting One suspect was caught while two were being sought in connection with a deadly shooting last month in Chester, authorities in Delaware County announced. Damar Macklin, 21, of Chester, was charged with first and third-degree murder, criminal homicide, firearms not to be carried without a license, and other offenses in the shooting death of Kashif Love on Monday, Aug. 22, according to court records and Chester City police. Macklin, who was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 24, remained held in Delaware County Prison without bail, records show. Love was shot in the head on the 1000 block of Ward St…
US Marshals Nab Amazon Driver For DelCo Road Rage Shooting US Marshals Nab Amazon Driver For DelCo Road Rage Shooting
US Marshals Nab Amazon Driver For DelCo Road Rage Shooting Members of the US Marshals Service arrested an Amazon delivery driver on Monday, March 14, wanted in a February road rage shooting in Delaware County, authorities announced. Anthony Jones, 38, was arrested at a relative's house in Philadelphia, Clifton Heights police said. Jones has been accused of shooting a 58-year-old motorist after a "minor accident" on North Oak Avenue in Clifton Heights around on Sunday, Feb. 27 around 12:25 p.m., Daily Voice previously reported. After being shot in the stomach, the victim was taken to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, where he was admitt…
Police: Lehigh Valley Woman, 23, Found With Loaded Handgun Police: Lehigh Valley Woman, 23, Found With Loaded Handgun
Police: Lehigh Valley Woman, 23, Found With Loaded Handgun A Lehigh Valley woman was found with a loaded handgun during a traffic stop earlier this month, authorities said. Alexis Medina-Piorelli, 23, was found with the weapon during a stop near 10th St. and Washington St. in Allentown on Sunday, Jan. 17 around 2:20 a.m., police said. Medina-Piorelli, of Allentown, was arrested and charged with firearms not to be carried without a license and other weapons offenses, police said.