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Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, 31, Dies 2 Months After Being Shot Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, 31, Dies 2 Months After Being Shot
Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, 31, Dies 2 Months After Being Shot A 31-year-old Philadelphia police officer has died from injuries he sustained in a line-of-duty shooting more than 2 months ago,  Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Officer Jaime Roman had been in a coma at Temple University Hospital following a shooting on July 22, 2024. He passed away in the hospital just after 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 10, according to the Mayor. Roman and his Officer Azieme Lindsey, both assigned to the 25th Police District pulled over a blue Toyota Echo on the 3600 block of F Street near Tioga Street in Kensington, the police explain…
Woman Shot, Killed Overnight In Philadelphia: Police Woman Shot, Killed Overnight In Philadelphia: Police
Woman Shot, Killed Overnight In Philadelphia: Police A 30-year-old woman was shot and killed overnight in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police responded for a person with a gun, on the 2300 block of East Hagert Street, in the 26th District, shortly after midnight on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The victim suffered gunshot wounds to the chest and left arm, Philadelphia police said. PFD-Medic Unit pronounced the victim dead on the scene at 12:15 a.m.  No weapon was recovered, and no arrest at this time.  The investigation is active and ongoing with homicide detectives. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling or texting our PPD’s tip lin…
20-Year-Old Philly Man Gets 21 Years In Prison For Carjackings Of Elderly Victims: USDOJ 20-Year-Old Philly Man Gets 21 Years In Prison For Carjackings Of Elderly Victims: USDOJ
20-Year-Old Philly Man Gets 21 Years In Prison For Carjackings Of Elderly Victims: Usdoj A 20-year-old Philadelphia man was sentenced to 21 years in prison in connection with a series of armed carjackings in the city and Delaware County, federal authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 9 Alex Askew was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Timothy J. Savage for attacks that targeted elderly victims in Philadelphia and Upper Darby, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero explained. Savage also ordered Askew to make restitution of $36,183. On Feb. 21, 2024, Askew pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit carjacking, three counts of carjacking, three counts of using …
FATAL SHOOTING: Teen Struck With Gunfire In Arm, Legs, Torso, Philly Police FATAL SHOOTING: Teen Struck With Gunfire In Arm, Legs, Torso, Philly Police
Fatal Shooting: Teen Struck With Gunfire In Arm, Legs, Torso, Philly Police A 17-year-old boy died early Tuesday, Sept. 10 after being shot multiple times in Philadelphia, authorities said. Just before midnight, Philadelphia police responded to a person with a gun shooting on the 1800 block of West Sedgley Avenue, in the 39th District, they said. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the torso, arms, and legs, police said. PFD-Medic Unit transported the male to Temple University Hospital, died of his injuries on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 3:15 a.m., police said. Eleven bullet casings were recovered at the crime scene, police said.  The scene was secured,…
15-Year-Old Boy Critical After Shooting Near Temple University Dunkin': Philly PD 15-Year-Old Boy Critical After Shooting Near Temple University Dunkin': Philly PD
15-Year-Old Boy Critical After Shooting Near Temple University Dunkin': Philly PD A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after getting shot in the right hip near Temple University in North Philadelphia, authorities said. The shooting took place shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9 near 1400 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia police said. It was near a Dunkin' donuts shop in the area of several university facilities, according to the address. The victim, who was not named, was taken to Temple University Hospital by responding officers and is currently in critical condition, police said. He was shot once, police said. Police are actively investigating the scene…
Chinese Restaurant Owner Stabbed In Philadelphia, Police Say Chinese Restaurant Owner Stabbed In Philadelphia, Police Say
Chinese Restaurant Owner Stabbed In Philadelphia, Police Say Someone came into a Chinese restaurant and stabbed the owner on Thursday evening, Sept. 5, Philadelphia Police announced about an hour after the incident.  A person armed with a weapon entered The Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant located at 4901 North 5th Street, in the 35th District, shortly before 5 p.m., PPD detailed in the release.  The 50-year-old restaurant owner was stabbed in the right arm and stomach, according to the police.  Officers arrived at the scene at 5 p.m. and took him to Albert Einstein Medical Center where he remains in stable condit…
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…
SEEN HER? 13-Year-Old Goes Missing In Philadelphia: Police SEEN HER? 13-Year-Old Goes Missing In Philadelphia: Police
Seen HER? 13-Year-Old Goes Missing In Philadelphia: Police The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in finding a missing 13-year-old girl. Natasha Knox was last seen on Sunday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m., on the 1900 block of West Diamond Street, Philadelphia police said. She is 5' 0" medium build with black braided hair, and brown eyes.   She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, and white/blue New Balance sneakers. Anyone with any information on Natasha's whereabouts is asked to call Central Detectives at 215-686-3093
Man Shot, Set On Fire In SW Philadelphia: Police Man Shot, Set On Fire In SW Philadelphia: Police
Man Shot, Set On Fire In SW Philadelphia: Police A man was in critical condition after being shot and set on fire in Southwest Philadelphia, authorities said. On Wednesday, Aug. 28, at about 10:30 a.m., Philadelphia Police responded to a person screaming inside an apartment on the 5400 block of Lansdowne Avenue, in the 19th District. A 40-year-old man was shot at by a male offender, and then the female offender set the victim on fire, causing burns to his body, police said. The victim was taken to Jefferson University Hospital by the Philadelphia Fire Department Medic Unit. Two suspects, a 38-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, were…
Dispute Leads To Shooting Inside Philly Auto Body Shop: Police Dispute Leads To Shooting Inside Philly Auto Body Shop: Police
Dispute Leads To Shooting Inside Philly Auto Body Shop: Police A 39-year-old woman was shot in the leg during a fight inside an auto body shop in Philadelphia, authorities said. At approximately 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, a shooting incident occurred inside Hollywood Collision Auto Body at 100 West Erie Avenue, police said. Officers responded to a report of a dispute inside the lobby of the business. The female victim was transported to Temple Hospital by police, where she is currently in stable condition. Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department's Shooting Investigations Group at 215-6…
Philly Police ID Shooting Victim Philly Police ID Shooting Victim
Philly Police ID Shooting Victim Philadelphia police have identified the woman shot to death early Monday, Aug. 26. Kelly Kane, 41, was shot shortly after midnight on the 2500 block of Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia police said. Kane had a gunshot wound to the right arm. PFD-Medic Unit transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where she succumbed to his injury at 12:34 a.m., 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 at 21…
Woman Punched In Face During 'Unprovoked Assault' On 5 People: Philly Police Woman Punched In Face During 'Unprovoked Assault' On 5 People: Philly Police
Woman Punched In Face During 'Unprovoked Assault' On 5 People: Philly Police Five people were attacked in Philadelphia - in what police are calling an "unprovoked assault" on Monday morning, Aug. 26. Donnell Lee Bruce, 36, of Philadelphia has been arrested following the assault, according to the police.  The first three people attacked were two elderly women and a man in the 2200 block of Market Street around 7:15 a.m., PPD detailed in the release.  The second also happened along Market Street, where he punched a 22-year-old woman in the face"knocking her to the ground," police said, adding that "He then attempted to steal a bag from a 77-year-old ma…
SEEN HER? Philly Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Person, 30 SEEN HER? Philly Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Person, 30
Seen HER? Philly Police Seek Help Finding Missing Endangered Person, 30 The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a missing endangered person,  Sarah Elizabeth Haynes, 30, was last seen leaving her residence in the 1100 block of North Lee Street on Aug. 17, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sarah is approximately 5’5” tall, and weighs around 155 pounds.  She has blue eyes and brown hair.  She was last seen wearing a green long-sleeve shirt, black jeans, and black boots. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Sarah Elizabeth Haynes is urged to contact East Detectives at 215-686-3243 or call 911.
Off-Duty Philly Cop Helps Rescue 4 From Fire Off-Duty Philly Cop Helps Rescue 4 From Fire
Off-Duty Philly Cop Helps Rescue 4 From Fire An off-duty police officer helped rescue four people from a house fire in Philadelphia, authorities said. Two people died at the scene of the fire, Philadelphia police said. On Saturday, Aug. 24, at 7:35 a.m., Philadelphia Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a residential fire and people trapped on the 900 block of Granite Street, in the 2nd District. The four recused victims were transported to Temple University Hospital and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children by PFD-Medic Units. 
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…
Woman Killed In Suspicious Philly House Fire Woman Killed In Suspicious Philly House Fire
Woman Killed In Suspicious Philly House Fire A woman was killed overnight in a suspicious house fire in Philadelphia, authorities said. On Friday, Aug. 23, at about 4:30 a.m., the Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a fire, people trapped on the 1800 block of East Russell Street, in the Harrowgate section of Philadelphia. There were several homes damaged by the fire. A woman was found inside one of the properties and pronounced dead on the scene, police said. The woman's name and age had not been released. A male suspect is in custody, police said. The Fire Marshall responded to the scene.  The i…
Philly Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Sony Play Station: Police Philly Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Sony Play Station: Police
Philly Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Sony Play Station: Police Philadelphia police have released the photo of one of three men allegedly involved in an armed robbery for a Sony Play Station, authorities said on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Kaleem Johnson was reportedly involved in the robbery on Thursday, June 27 at 2:14 a.m. on the 200 block of Queen Lane, in the 14th District, police said. He was not one of the men carrying a gun, they said. Three offenders forced their way into the property, of which two offenders had handguns. The offenders pointed their guns at the victims and fled the scene with various items. The offenders fled in a BMW SUV on Penn St…
Bicyclist Hit Multiple Times By Gunfire From 3 Men In Philly: Police Bicyclist Hit Multiple Times By Gunfire From 3 Men In Philly: Police
Bicyclist Hit Multiple Times By Gunfire From 3 Men In Philly: Police A bicyclist was killed when three men unleashed multiple rounds of gunfire in Philadelphia, authrotieis said. On Wednesday, Aug. 14 at approximately 7 p.m., police from the 1st District responded to a call about a person with a gun at 1500 Snyder Avenue. Upon arrival, they found 25-year-old Kaishef Johnson, a resident of the 2200 block of South 22nd Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic 11 at 7:08 p.m. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was riding a bicycle on the 1500 block of Snyder Avenue when three unkno…
Pedestrian, 24, Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Philly Pedestrian, 24, Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Philly
Pedestrian, 24, Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Philly A 24-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver overnight in Philadelphia, authorities said. Tahtiana Diggs from the 5000 block of F Street, was struck by a gray Kia traveling on Front Street at about 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, Philadelphia police said. The Kia left the scene but later showed up at police headquarters and is cooperating with police, they said. The woman was transported by Medic 29 to Temple Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased at 4:23 a.m.  Police are still looking for a pickup truck that was near the crash scene. If anyone has inform…
Allentown Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Philadelphia Ice Cream Truck Crash: Police Allentown Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Philadelphia Ice Cream Truck Crash: Police
Allentown Motorcyclist, 22, Killed In Philadelphia Ice Cream Truck Crash: Police A 22-year-old motorcyclist from Allentown was killed in a crash with an ice cream truck on Saturday, Aug. 10 in Philadelphia, police said. Ramon Santiago was heading east on E. Hunting Park Avenue when he struck a 1995 Chevrolet G30 ice cream truck, operated by a 17-year-old boy, around 9:55 p.m. at the H Street intersection, Philadelphia police said. The impact caused Santiago to be thrown from the motorcycle. He was rushed to Temple Hospital and pronounced dead at 11:47 p.m., police said. The Crash Investigation Division is investigating the cause of the collision. Anyone with informatio…
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, 19, Shot Dead In North Philly: Police Man, 19, Shot Dead In North Philly: Police
Man, 19, Shot Dead In North Philly: Police A 19-year-old man was shot to death late Wednesday, Aug. 7 in North Philadelphia, authorities said. At 9:40 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded for a person with a gun at Park Avenue and Rush Street in the Glenwood neighborhood. The victim was identified as Kydair Strickland, 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 at 215-686-TIPS (8477). As in all homicide cases in Philadelphia, a $20,000 reward i…
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…
SEEN HER? Woman Goes Missing In Philadelphia SEEN HER? Woman Goes Missing In Philadelphia
Seen HER? Woman Goes Missing In Philadelphia The Philadelphia Police Department seeks the public's help in finding a missing woman. Wadiyah Johnson. 28, was last seen on Wednesday, July 10, on the 100 block of East Garfield Street, Philadelphia police said on Tuesday, Aug. 6. She is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. Anyone with information regarding Wadiyah Johnson's whereabouts is urged to contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353.
$20K Reward Offered For Execution Style Shooter: Philly Police $20K Reward Offered For Execution Style Shooter: Philly Police
$20K Reward Offered For Execution Style Shooter: Philly Police Friends of Ryshaun Walker are raising money for his family in a GoFundMe campaign after he was gunned down in an execution-style shooting last month in Philadelphia. There is a $20,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 23-year-old man's murder, according to Philadelphia police. The fatal shooting occurred shortly after midnight on July 29 on the 1400 block of Overington Street, police said. Police found Walker suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Medics pronounced Walker dead at the scene at 12:15 a.m. No arrests have been made, and a…
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…
Philly Man Shot Two Women In Head, Killing One Near Atlantic City Boardwalk: Prosecutors Philly Man Shot Two Women In Head, Killing One Near Atlantic City Boardwalk: Prosecutors
Philly Man Shot Two Women In Head, Killing One Near Atlantic City Boardwalk: Prosecutors A Philadelphia man was accused of shooting two women in the head, killing one of the victims, authorities said. Gregg Page, 34, was charged with murder, attempted murder, and several weapons offenses, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Friday, Aug. 2. Two brothers from Philadelphia, 30-year-old Ryan Schenck and 27-year-old Ramir Schenck, were charged with hindering apprehension in the case. Atlantic City police responded to a report of two women severely injured on North Main Avenue at around 4:41 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Officers found two women near th…
Patient Stabs Staff With Used Needle At Philly Hospital: Authorities Patient Stabs Staff With Used Needle At Philly Hospital: Authorities
Patient Stabs Staff With Used Needle At Philly Hospital: Authorities A patient attacked Episcopal Hospital staff with a syringe on Wednesday, July 31, according to Philadelphia police.  The patient arrived at the 100 E. Lehigh St. hospital "displaying violent and agitated behavior," security staff told authorities.  He fought with nursing staff as they tried to give him medicine with a syringe, knocking the syringe away and "causing it to poke a security guard in the arm," PPD said.  When a recovery specialist tried to intervene, the patient "stabbed him twice in the left forearm with the used needle," police continued. The patient tried to s…
SUV Slams Into 7-Eleven In Northeast Philadelphia: Police SUV Slams Into 7-Eleven In Northeast Philadelphia: Police
SUV Slams Into 7-Eleven In Northeast Philadelphia: Police A driver suffered a medical emergency before striking a pedestrian and crashing into a convenience store Thursday morning, Aug. 1, according to Philadelphia police.  The driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee lost consciousness while headed west on Harbison Avenue around 12:45 a.m., authorities said. The Jeep drove into the parking lot of a Bustleton Avenue 7-Eleven, struck a parked tractor-trailer, then hit a 34-year-old pedestrian, police wrote in a release.  It hit the storefront before coming to a rest, they added.  The pedestrian was taken to Torresdale Hospital in critical co…
Retail Theft Ring Swiped $14K In Merchandise From Philly Stores, Police Say Retail Theft Ring Swiped $14K In Merchandise From Philly Stores, Police Say
Retail Theft Ring Swiped $14K In Merchandise From Philly Stores, Police Say A retail theft ring operating in Philadelphia stole thousands of dollars of diapers, batteries, candy, and other goods, according to police.  Three men — Daquan Johnson, Lytrell Scott, and Byron Jordan-Prince — were arrested Sunday, July 14 on multiple counts related to the thefts, authorities said in a release Friday, July 26. A fourth suspect is expected to turn himself in on Monday, July 29.  The group targeted Dollar Generals, Family Dollars, and Rite Aids in 25 separate thefts and two robberies, stealing more than $14,000 in merchandise, according to …