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Arrests Made In Three Philadelphia Homicides Spanning Years, Police Say Arrests Made In Three Philadelphia Homicides Spanning Years, Police Say
Arrests Made In Three Philadelphia Homicides Spanning Years, Police Say Philadelphia police announced arrests in three separate homicide cases across the 22nd, 24th, and 25th districts on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Incident 1: Shooting At Chinese Restaurant On Monday, June 10, 2024, 25th District officers responded to a report of a person with a gun at the 700 block of E. Ontario Street at 11:03 p.m., according to police. Inside the Kitchen Express Chinese Restaurant, officers found 27-year-old Joel Colon-Cruz suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head and torso. He was pronounced dead at 11:09 p.m. by Medic 57, police said. Detectives determined that…
Man Fatally Shot Inside North Philadelphia Home: Police Man Fatally Shot Inside North Philadelphia Home: Police
Man Fatally Shot Inside North Philadelphia Home: Police A 37-year-old man was fatally shot inside a home on the 3900 block of North Darien Street in Philadelphia's 25th District, police announced. Body: The victim was shot once in the neck and once in the abdomen while in the living room at approximately 6:09 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, according to Officer Tanya Little of the Philadelphia Police Department. He was rushed to Temple University Hospital by police, where he was pronounced dead at 6:23 p.m., authorities said. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and one person is currently in custody for further investigation, police noted. The area …
Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck By Dodge Charger: Philly Police Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck By Dodge Charger: Philly Police
Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck By Dodge Charger: Philly Police A woman was critically injured after being struck by a car on West Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia, police announced on Sunday, Dec. 1. The crash happened on the 600 block of West Lehigh Avenue at 10:05 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, according to the police release. A white Dodge Charger struck the pedestrian as she was on the roadway. The woman, whose age has not been determined, was transported by Philadelphia Fire Department medics to Temple University Hospital, where she was listed in critical condition, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing and is being handled by the Crash I…
Man Shot Dead In Philadelphia, Suspect In Custody: Police Man Shot Dead In Philadelphia, Suspect In Custody: Police
Man Shot Dead In Philadelphia, Suspect In Custody: Police A man was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Nov. 26, police announced. The 36-year-old victim was taken to Temple University Hospital after being shot multiple times in the torso. He was pronounced dead at 1:27 p.m., authorities said. The incident happened around 12:56 p.m. on the 2900 block of N. Bambrey Street. A person of interest is in custody, but no weapon has been recovered, according to the release. The Homicide Unit is continuing the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact police. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Man Hospitalized After Stabbing In Philadelphia: Police Man Hospitalized After Stabbing In Philadelphia: Police
Man Hospitalized After Stabbing In Philadelphia: Police A 29-year-old man is recovering after a stabbing in Philadelphia's 24th District, police announced on Monday, Nov. 25. Officers were called to the 3000block of Amber Street at 6:02 p.m., where they found the victim with stab wounds to his upper right arm, tricep, and chest, authorities said. He was rushed to Temple University Hospital by ambulance and is currently in stable condition. The scene remains under investigation, with no weapon recovered and no arrests made, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (84…
PA Man Killed In Broad-Daylight Shooting, Suspect Arrested: Police PA Man Killed In Broad-Daylight Shooting, Suspect Arrested: Police
PA Man Killed In Broad-Daylight Shooting, Suspect Arrested: Police A man was fatally shot in a vehicle in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday, Nov. 22, police announced. Officers from the 15th District responded to reports of a person with a gun near the intersection of 5100 Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street at 3:08 p.m., according to investigators. When police and SEPTA officers arrived, they found Moneer Farhat suffering from a gunshot wound to the head in a crashed vehicle, authorities said. He was rushed to Temple University Hospital in critical condition but was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m., officials said. While on the scene, 39-year-old Sherwayne …
Fire Leaves 8 Hospitalized After Blazing Through Adjoining Homes in Bucks: PA State Police Fire Leaves 8 Hospitalized After Blazing Through Adjoining Homes in Bucks: PA State Police
Fire Leaves 8 Hospitalized After Blazing Through Adjoining Homes in Bucks: PA State Police A fire blazed through two Bucks County homes, causing eight people to be hospitalized, according to the Pennsylvania State Police in a Wednesday, Nov. 20 news release. The fire started in a residence at 146 West Richardson Avenue in Langhorne Borough at 5:20 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, state police said. Flames quickly spread to the adjoining residence next door at 144 West Richardson Avenue. Multiple fire departments responded to the scene to assist with extinguishing the fire, according to state police. One unconscious resident was rescued by fire crews and seven others self-evacuate…
Homeless Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping PA Girl, Police Say Homeless Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping PA Girl, Police Say
Homeless Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping PA Girl, Police Say A 34-year-old man experiencing homelessness has been charged in connection with the sexual assault of a teenage girl in Philadelphia, police announced on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Derrick Henry was arrested at 9:30 a.m. while receiving treatment at Temple University Hospital for an unrelated issue, authorities said. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on Saturday, Nov. 2, at approximately 1:20 a.m., when Henry allegedly sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl on the 800 block of Chestnut Street, according to the Special Victims Unit handling the case. Henry faces multiple charges, in…
$20K Reward Offered In PA Fatal Double Shooting: Police $20K Reward Offered In PA Fatal Double Shooting: Police
$20K Reward Offered In PA Fatal Double Shooting: Police One man is dead and another was hospitalized after a double shooting in Philadelphia on Thursday, Nov. 7, police said. The shooting involved a 51-year-old Hispanic man who was shot in the chest and right leg and a 34-year-old Hispanic man who was shot once in the left shoulder, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.  This happened on the highway at 100 East Somerset Street at 11:07 a.m., police said. After the incident, the older man was taken to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:27 a.m., according to police. The younger man was taken to the same …
Medic Stabbed Twice, In Critical Condition: Philly Police Medic Stabbed Twice, In Critical Condition: Philly Police
Medic Stabbed Twice, In Critical Condition: Philly Police A Philadelphia medic is in critical condition after being stabbed twice at on Thursday morning, Oct. 17, police announced. The stabbing happened at North 22nd and Diamond streets, with the male medic stabbed once in his chest and once in his hand at 6:28 a.m., according to the Philadelphia Police Department. He was transported to Temple University Hospital in critical, but stable condition, police explained. A suspect is in custody, according to police. The Central Detective Division is conducting an ongoing investigation. Daily Voice reached out to the Philadelphia Police Department for …
Woman Critical After Shot To Face: Philadelphia Police Woman Critical After Shot To Face: Philadelphia Police
Woman Critical After Shot To Face: Philadelphia Police A 32-year-old woman was shot in the face in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Oct. 2, according to police. The woman was found with a gunshot wound to the right side of her face when police responded for a person with a gun in the 3400 block of North 21st Street at 10:53 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Philadelphia Police Department said. She was taken by the Philadelphia Fire Department Medic Unit to Temple University Hospital where she was placed in critical condition, according to police. A weapon was found and an arrest was made, police said. No details on the arrest have been made available a…
Teenager Shot During Argument With 7 Men: Philly Police Teenager Shot During Argument With 7 Men: Philly Police
Teenager Shot During Argument With 7 Men: Philly Police Two men have been arrested after a teenager was shot during an argument among seven males in Philadelphia on Friday, Sept. 20, authorities said. The suspects' names had not been released by Philadelphia police at press time. Philadelphia Police responded for a person with a gun, on the 4700 block of Valley Place, in the 15th District shortly before 2 p.m., police said in a press statement. An 18-year-old man was shot in the left index finger and right thigh, police explained. Police took the victim to Temple University Hospital, where he was placed in stable condition, they said. The scen…
Teen Girl Killed In Philadelphia Teen Girl Killed In Philadelphia
Teen Girl Killed In Philadelphia A 13-year-old girl was shot and killed Wednesday, Sept. 18 in Philadelphia, authorities said. The black female was found on the 2800 block of N Bailey Street having suffered a gunshot wound to the right side of her chest just after 7:35 p.m., police said. She was taken by police to Temple University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead just after 8 p.m. The scene remains secured, and investigators are actively working on the case. At this time, no weapons have been recovered, and no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is urg…
Philly Man ID In Fatal Double-Shooting, $20K Reward Offered: Police (UPDATE) Philly Man ID In Fatal Double-Shooting, $20K Reward Offered: Police (UPDATE)
Philly Man ID In Fatal Double-Shooting, $20K Reward Offered: Police (Update) The 41-year-old Philadelphia man killed in a double-shooting during an argument in the city's Hunting Park neighborhood early Tuesday morning, Sept. 17, has been identified by authorities. Gregory Heard from the 2700 block of North Hemberger Street died as a result of the shooting, Philadelphia police stated in a release on Wednesday, Sept. 18. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at 12:19 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17. A second man, 48, shot during the argument — whose name has not been released — remained in critical but stable condition on Wednesday, police said in t…
1 Killed, Another Wounded In Double-Shooting In Philadelphia (DEVELOPING) 1 Killed, Another Wounded In Double-Shooting In Philadelphia (DEVELOPING)
1 Killed, Another Wounded In Double-Shooting In Philadelphia (Developing) A 41-year-old man was killed and a 48-year-old man was injured in a double-shooting early Tuesday, Sept. 17 in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood, authorities said. Names were not immediately released, but Philadelphia police believe the two men could be family members, according to NBCPhiladelphia.  Police were called to the 3800 block of North 13th Street — near West Butler Street — just after midnight, police said in a press statement. Police were notified that the two shooting victims arrived at Temple University Hospital by private vehicle. The 41-year-old man suffered mu…
Jumbo Tron Part Of Funeral Details Released For PA Officer Shot In The Line Of Duty Jumbo Tron Part Of Funeral Details Released For PA Officer Shot In The Line Of Duty
Jumbo Tron Part Of Funeral Details Released For PA Officer Shot In The Line Of Duty Funeral details have been released for Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman who died months after he was shot in the line of duty.  The 31-year-old officer was two weeks away from his seventh anniversary with PPD when he died, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said. He served in the 24th and 25th districts. He is survived by his wife and three children.   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 Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and as Dail…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
Teen Shot In Head At Recording Studio: Philadelphia Police Teen Shot In Head At Recording Studio: Philadelphia Police
Teen Shot In Head At Recording Studio: Philadelphia Police A 15-year-old is in critical condition after a North Philadelphia shooting on Friday evening, July 26, police said. The victim was shot in the left side of the head in a third-floor recording studio, according to authorities. It happened on the 2600 block of Germantown Avenue just before 5 p.m.  He was taken to Temple University Hospital, police said. No arrests had been made and no weapons recovered as of 6 p.m. Friday. 
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.
Driver Shot 'Multiple Times' Drives 7 Blocks To Safety, Philly Police Say Driver Shot 'Multiple Times' Drives 7 Blocks To Safety, Philly Police Say
Driver Shot 'Multiple Times' Drives 7 Blocks To Safety, Philly Police Say A gunshot victim drove seven blocks to safety after coming under fire in North Philadelphia on Wednesday night, July 10, city police say.  The victim, an 18-year-old man, was outside his car on the 800 block of West Erie Avenue when a black sedan pulled up around 10:45 p.m., PPD said. A suspect got out of the vehicle and opened fire, striking the victim multiple times in the chest, according to officials. The shooter fled the scene and teen got back in his car, driving east until he came across police officers, authorities said.  He was taken to Temple University Hospital in "cri…
Police Name Teen Killed In Northeast Philly Shooting Police Name Teen Killed In Northeast Philly Shooting
Police Name Teen Killed In Northeast Philly Shooting A 19-year-old succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday night, July 10 after being shot in Tacony, according to Philadelphia police.  Hashim Gardner was struck multiple times on the 4600 block of Levick Street, authorities said. He was rushed to Temple University Hospital where he died around 10:45 p.m., officials wrote.  Eleven 9mm shell casings were recovered from the scene and a homicide investigation is underway, PPD said.  Anyone with information is being asked to call detectives at 215-686-3334.
Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Germantown Crash: Philadelphia Police Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Germantown Crash: Philadelphia Police
Driver Killed, Passenger Hurt In Germantown Crash: Philadelphia Police A driver who was removed from a wrecked car in Philadelphia died from their injuries late Sunday night, June 30, according to police.  The crash happened at Wissahickon Avenue and Clapier Street in Germantown just before 11 p.m., authorities said.  The car was turning left onto Clapier Street's eastbound lane when it struck a light pole, trapping the driver inside, according to officials. They were taken to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead around 11:45 p.m.  A passenger was also hospitalized and is reportedly in stable condition, authorities adde…