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Man Shot In Face Held As Prisoner In West Philadelphia: Police Man Shot In Face Held As Prisoner In West Philadelphia: Police
Man Shot In Face Held As Prisoner In West Philadelphia: Police A 24-year-old man is fighting for his life after being shot in the face in West Philadelphia, only to find himself taken into custody, authorities say. The incident unfolded on the 5800 block of Arch Street at 7:31 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, according to Philadelphia police. Officers arrived to find the man suffering from a gunshot wound to his face. He was rushed by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition, authorities said. Despite his injuries, the victim is being held as a prisoner. Investigators have recovered a weapon, and the scene …
Driver Critically Injured When Jaguar Collides With Toyota In Philadelphia Driver Critically Injured When Jaguar Collides With Toyota In Philadelphia
Driver Critically Injured When Jaguar Collides With Toyota In Philadelphia A crash involving a red Jaguar F-Pace and a black Toyota Camry left one driver critically injured at South 63rd Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia police said. The collision happened when the Toyota driver, a 22-year-old man, ran a red light heading south on 63rd Street and was struck by the Jaguar traveling east on Lindbergh Boulevard at 2:25 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, according to police. Both drivers were transported by Philadelphia Fire Department medics to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. The Toyota driver was placed in critical condition, while the Jaguar driver, a 57-year-…
Man Shot, Killed Outside 52nd Street SEPTA Station In West Philly Man Shot, Killed Outside 52nd Street SEPTA Station In West Philly
Man Shot, Killed Outside 52nd Street SEPTA Station In West Philly A 33-year-old man was fatally shot outside the 52nd Street SEPTA subway station late Monday night, police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Officers from the 19th and 18th Districts responded to a call for a "person with a gun/male shot multiple times" on the 5200 block of Market Street at 11:49 p.m., according to Philadelphia police. The area is near the 52nd Street SEPTA Market-Frankford Line station, according to Google Maps Street View. When officers arrived, they found the man lying unresponsive on the highway with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center…
1 Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash On Platt Memorial Bridge: Philly Police 1 Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash On Platt Memorial Bridge: Philly Police
1 Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash On Platt Memorial Bridge: Philly Police One person is dead and two others are hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash in Philadelphia, police said. The crash happened on the Platt Memorial Bridge in the 6000 block of Penrose Avenue at 2:11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. A black 2024 BMW X4 was eastbound on the bridge when its driver lost control, flipping the vehicle over into the westbound lanes, police said. As it flipped into oncoming traffic, it struck a black 2014 Toyota Camry. The BMW then continued into the westbound lanes where it struck the front of a silver 2018 Nissan Murano…
Jeep Driver Who Struck 3 Nurses While Dropping Off Gunshot Victim At ER Turns Himself In, PPD Jeep Driver Who Struck 3 Nurses While Dropping Off Gunshot Victim At ER Turns Himself In, PPD
Jeep Driver Who Struck 3 Nurses While Dropping Off Gunshot Victim At ER Turns Himself In, PPD Three nurses and a gunshot victim were struck by a car outside a Philadelphia hospital, the police told Daily Voice on Saturday, Oct. 12.  A driver of a silver Jeep Cherokee, Jaadir Goodwyn, was dropping the gunshot victim off at the ER at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center located at 3900 Poweltown Avenue at 4:22 a.m., Philadelphia Police detailed. Goodwyn, 20, turned himself over to the police on Wednesday, Oct. 16, as stated in a press conference. He is facing charges of aggravated assault and other related offenses, the police said. The court docket for this case…
Panera 'Charged Lemonade' Linked To Death Of UPenn Student From Jersey City Suit Settled Panera 'Charged Lemonade' Linked To Death Of UPenn Student From Jersey City Suit Settled
Panera 'Charged Lemonade' Linked To Death Of UPenn Student From Jersey City Suit Settled More than two years after a UPenn student from New Jersey died, her family has settled their wrongful death suit against Panera. Sarah Katz, of Jersey City, died at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center on Sept. 10, 2022, according to her obituary.  The 21-year-old's death came shortly after she drank "Charged Lemonade" at the Panera located at 200 South 40th Street, in Philadelphia, according to the lawsuit filed on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, by Kline & Specter, P.C. on behalf of Jill and Michael Katz. The lawsuit settled out of court and the case was dismissed on Monday, Oct. 7, acc…
Candy Store Killing: Cops ID Victim, 36, Gunned Down In Botched Philadelphia Robbery Candy Store Killing: Cops ID Victim, 36, Gunned Down In Botched Philadelphia Robbery
Candy Store Killing: Cops ID Victim, 36, Gunned Down In Botched Philadelphia Robbery The man who was shot in a Philadelphia candy store has been identified, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Terrell Jones, 36, of the 1200 block of North Ringgold Street, was pronounced dead from multiple gunshot wounds at 10:24 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, police said. Police were initially dispatched to the scene at 10:11 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Jones had been inside the candy store located in the 800 block of North 40th Street when two armed men attempted to rob him, according to police. One of the men shot at Jones, fatally wounding him.  Jones managed to shoot back,…
HOMICIDE: Woman Kills Man Shooting Him Multiple Times, Philly Police Say HOMICIDE: Woman Kills Man Shooting Him Multiple Times, Philly Police Say
Homicide: Woman Kills Man Shooting Him Multiple Times, Philly Police Say A man was shot multiple times by a woman on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 25, Philadelphia police announced that evening.  Officers responded to a report of a person with a gun in the area of the 1400 block of North 53rd Street, District 19, at 3:56 p.m., as detailed in the release.  They arrived to find a man between 30 and 35 years old with gunshot wounds to his chest, abdomen, and left arm, police explained. The man was taken to the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 4:27 p.m., according to police. A weapon was recovered at the scene, and a wom…
Man Shot Dead In West Philly In Flurry Of Gunfire, $20K Reward Offered (DEVELOPING) Man Shot Dead In West Philly In Flurry Of Gunfire, $20K Reward Offered (DEVELOPING)
Man Shot Dead In West Philly In Flurry Of Gunfire, $20K Reward Offered (Developing) A 48-year-old man was shot dead in a flurry of gunfire in West Philadelphia on Thursday night, Sept. 19, authorities said. Kahleem Mitchell died in the drive-by shooting, Philadelphia police said in a press statement on Friday, Sept. 20. A total of 35 shell casings were recovered at the crime scene, police stated. Philadelphia Police responded to a call for a person with a gun on the 700 block of South 52nd Street, in the 18th District at about 9 p.m., police said. Police received notification that the shooting victim, later identified as Mitchell, arrived at Penn Presbyterian Medical Cen…
Fatal Hit-Run: Man Dragged 100 Feet, Driver Stood Over Body Before Fleeing, Philly Police Say Fatal Hit-Run: Man Dragged 100 Feet, Driver Stood Over Body Before Fleeing, Philly Police Say
Fatal Hit-Run: Man Dragged 100 Feet, Driver Stood Over Body Before Fleeing, Philly Police Say A man appears to have been intentionally struck dead in Philadelphia early Sunday morning, Sept. 15, police announced later in the day.  A 28-year-old man had been seen arguing with the driver of a white Dodge Durango with tinted windows just before the hit-and-run, according to the police investigation.  Following the argument, he "approached the vehicle and was standing in front of it when the driver accelerated, striking the victim and dragging him approximately 100 feet," the police wrote in the release, office also noted, "the driver then exited the vehicle, briefly obse…
Passenger, 41, Killed In Philadelphia Crash: Police Passenger, 41, Killed In Philadelphia Crash: Police
Passenger, 41, Killed In Philadelphia Crash: Police A 41-year-old passenger was killed in a Philadelphia crash in which the driver made an illegal turn, authorities said. At 3:22 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, the fatal crash occurred at Kelly Drive and Reservoir Drive, near Parkland in the 22nd District, according to Philadelphia police. A black Nissan Altima was traveling southbound on Kelly Drive. There was traffic traveling northbound as the Nissan Altima driver made the illegal left turn onto Reservoir Drive, police said. The white Nissan Rogue struck the black Nissan Altima causing the Nissan Altima to spin and hit a BMW that was coming on…
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…
Victim, Suspect Exchange Gunfire During Philadelphia Robbery: Police Victim, Suspect Exchange Gunfire During Philadelphia Robbery: Police
Victim, Suspect Exchange Gunfire During Philadelphia Robbery: Police A robbery victim shot at two teenage suspects in West Philadelphia on Saturday night, July 27, according to city police.  The 26-year-old victim was on the 1200 block of North 41st Street when the suspects tried to rob him around 9:10 p.m., authorities said.  In the exchange of gunfire that followed, the victim was shot in the chest and one 16-year-old suspect was shot multiple times throughout the body, PPD said. Both were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in critical condition, according to police.  A second 16-year-old suspect was not injured and has been arr…