Rapper Affiliated With Street Gang Killed In Philly Shooting: Report Rapper Affiliated With Street Gang Killed In Philly Shooting: Report
Rapper Affiliated With Street Gang Killed In Philly Shooting: Report A rapper affiliated with a Philadelphia street gang was shot dead in the Olney section of the city, 6abc said. Philadelphia police have identified Friday's shooting victim as 25-year-old Abdul Vicks of the 4100 block of Reese Street. The news outlet said Vicks was a well-known rapper, Ybcdul, affiliated with the gang Young Bag Chasers (YBC). Police could not confirm that. The shooting occurred at 3:34 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 on the 5500 block of N. 6th Street. Vicks was rushed to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Ybcdul is most known for McButton’s & McNuggets whi…
Pair Killed In Separate Philly Shootings: Police Pair Killed In Separate Philly Shootings: Police
Pair Killed In Separate Philly Shootings: Police Two people were killed in separate shootings overnight in Philadelphia, authorities said. Shortly after midnight on Monday, Aug. 26, Philadelphia Police responded to a shooting on the 2500 block of Kensington Avenue, in the 26th District. A 41-year-old woman was located with a gunshot wound to the right arm. PFD-Medic Unit transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where she succumbed to her injury at 12:34 a.m., police said. On Sunday, Aug. 25, at 11:23 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded for a person with a gun on the 400 block of East Indiana, in the 24th District. A 28-ye…
Family ID's 13-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Harrisburg Family ID's 13-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Harrisburg
Family ID's 13-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Harrisburg The 13-year-old girl who was shot dead in Harrisburg has been identified by her family GoFundMe staff told Daily Voice on Sunday, Aug. 11.  Naryah Wright of Steelton was named as the victim of the shooting early Sunday morning, the family confirmed to GoFundMe.  Officers were called to a report of shots fired in the area of South 19th and Derry streets around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday. They arrived to find "located a large number of individuals in the area, and immediately began searching for victims," but never located anyone, as stated in the release.  Soon Naryah arrived at t…
Philly Shooting Victims ID'd By Police Philly Shooting Victims ID'd By Police
Philly Shooting Victims ID'd By Police A pair of Philadelphia shooting victims from Wednesday, Aug. 7 have been identified by police. At about 8:40 a.m., Daniel McHale, 32, died as a result of a shooting on the 1100 block of West Girard Avenue, in the 22nd District, Philadelphia police said. Cashmere Brown, 25, died at about 1:50 p.m. as a result of the shooting on the 1400 block of North 54th St., police said. The Philadelphia Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Homicide Detectives at 215-686-3334. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling or texting our PPD’s tip line …
Man, 25, Fatally Shot In Back In Philly: Police Man, 25, Fatally Shot In Back In Philly: Police
Man, 25, Fatally Shot In Back In Philly: Police A 25-year-old man was shot dead in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 7, authorities said. At 1:23 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded for a person with a gun on the 1400 block of North 54th Street, in the 19th District.  Police transported the victim, who had a gunshot wound to his back, to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injury at 1:51 p.m.   The scene is being held, no weapon was recovered, and no arrest at this time. The investigation is active and ongoing. The Philadelphia Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding…
Philly Man, 32, Killed In Shooting Philly Man, 32, Killed In Shooting
Philly Man, 32, Killed In Shooting A 32-year-old Philadelphia man was killed in a shooting on Wednesday, Aug. 7, authorities said. At 8:10 a.m., Philadelphia Police responded for a person with a gun on the 1100 block of West Girard Avenue, in the 22nd District. A victim was located with three gunshot wounds to the chest. Police transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at 8:40 a.m., police said. The investigation is active and ongoing. The Philadelphia Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Homicide Detectives at 215-686-3…
Officers Named Following Police Shooting During Standoff With PA Fugitive At Maryland Motel Officers Named Following Police Shooting During Standoff With PA Fugitive At Maryland Motel
Officers Named Following Police Shooting During Standoff With PA Fugitive At Maryland Motel The Frederick County Sheriff's Office has identified the officers involved in the shooting of a wanted Pennsylvania fugitive during a barricade situation at a Maryland motel over the weekend. Shortly before midnight on Aug. 1, deputies from the Frederick County Police Department and Sheriff's Office were called to the Super 8 motel on Monocacy Boulevard, where they were tipped off about a fugitive wanted out of Beaver County who was believed to be in the area. Super 8 located on Monocacy Boulevard Google Maps street view According to the sheriff's office, they were able to make cont…
Pair Injured In Philadelphia Shootings: Police Pair Injured In Philadelphia Shootings: Police
Pair Injured In Philadelphia Shootings: Police Two men were injured during separate shootings in Philadelphia overnight, authorities said. Philadelphia Police responded to Temple University Hospital for a gunshot victim who arrived by private vehicle around 12:15 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, at about. The incident occurred during a robbery on the 2800 block of North 22nd Street, in the 39th District. A 55-year-old black male suffered a gunshot wound to the right leg. He was placed in stable condition. The armed robbery suspects included two black males and three black females. Philadelphia Police responded to another person with a gun on th…
Deadly Early Morning Shooting Under Investigation: Philadelphia Police Deadly Early Morning Shooting Under Investigation: Philadelphia Police
Deadly Early Morning Shooting Under Investigation: Philadelphia Police A man died from his wounds after he was shot multiple times Friday morning, Aug. 2, authorities say.  The shooting happened before 4 a.m. on the 200 block of West Somerset Street in Kensington, according to PPD. The victim, a man in his early 30s, was struck in the abdomen, right leg, and left arm, police wrote.  He was taken to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead around 4:20 a.m., authorities said. His name was not reported as of late Friday morning.  No arrests have been made and no weapons recovered, PPD added. Anyone with information is asked to call the …
Suspects Wanted For Shooting In Muhlenberg: Authorities Suspects Wanted For Shooting In Muhlenberg: Authorities
Suspects Wanted For Shooting In Muhlenberg: Authorities Two men are sought in connection with a July 9 shooting in Muhlenberg, according to officials.  The suspects were walking on the 2400 block of Kutztown Road when a car double parked beside them around 6:45 p.m., police said in a release on July 31.  After a brief interaction with the driver, one of the men took out a pistol and shot a nearby parked car, authorities said. The driver of the double-parked car sped off.  The suspect with the pistol was wearing all black, while the other was armed with an AR-style rifle and wore black and blue, police added.  Anyone with in…
4 Philadelphia Men Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting: Police 4 Philadelphia Men Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting: Police
4 Philadelphia Men Arrested In Atlantic City Shooting: Police Four men from Philadelphia were arrested in connection with a shooting in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Sunday, July 28, at about 4:30 a.m., Atlantic City police responded to the 2400 block of Atlantic Avenue for a report of a man shot. Police found a victim, 31, of Linwood, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury. Police were able to determine that several men became involved in a verbal altercation with staff and patrons from a local bar. The men entered a…
Man Fatally Shot Outside Philadelphia Mosque: Police (UPDATE) Man Fatally Shot Outside Philadelphia Mosque: Police (UPDATE)
Man Fatally Shot Outside Philadelphia Mosque: Police (Update) A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a mosque on Tuesday evening, July 30, according to Philadelphia police.  Raheem Jefferson, 43, suffered multiple gunshot wounds near Al-Aqsa Islamic Society, 1501 Germantown Avenue, authorities said. He was taken to Temple Hospital and pronounced dead at 5:13 p.m. "The scene is in a parking lot of a mosque, a place of worship," PPD Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters. "The scene consists of 17 spent shell casings from a large caliber, semi-automatic weapon." "You can clearly see our victim walking to this mosque for a prayer servi…