Woman Killed In Northeast Philly Double Shooting, Authorities Say Woman Killed In Northeast Philly Double Shooting, Authorities Say
Woman Killed In Northeast Philly Double Shooting, Authorities Say A woman was killed and a man was injured when gunfire rang out in Tacony on Friday, July 19, Philadelphia police said in a release.  The victims were shot on the 6700 block of Marsden Street around 11:20 a.m., authorities said.  The woman was shot multiple times in her arm and back before succumbing to her injuries at Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, according to police. Her name and age were not reported.  The 23-year-old male victim was shot in the right side and arm, and is in stable condition at Jefferson-Torresdale, they added.  No weapons were recovered from the sc…
Teens Who Fired Gun Without Serial Number, Charged With Felonies: PSP Teens Who Fired Gun Without Serial Number, Charged With Felonies: PSP
Teens Who Fired Gun Without Serial Number, Charged With Felonies: PSP A shots fired incident involving a gun with an "obliterated serial number" has led teens to be charged with felonies, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, July 15.  Roman Cole and Colby Clark both 18 of Brogue, PA, and a 17-year-old boy were taken into custody following "a shots fired incident in the area of Lock 12, at the intersection of Holtwood Road and River Road, Lower Chanceford Township, York County," around 7:58 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper James Grothey stated in a release.  The York Criminal Investigatio…
Former Fire Chief Shot Dead At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania, Family Says Former Fire Chief Shot Dead At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania, Family Says
Former Fire Chief Shot Dead At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania, Family Says A former fire chief has been identified as the member of the audience shot dead during a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13.  Former Buffalo Township Fire Chief, Corey Comperatore, 50 of Sarver, PA, has been identified on social media by his family as the man killed by a bullet aimed at former president Donald Trump by Thomas Matthew Crooks. His community has been mourning its sudden loss on Facebook: REST IN PEACE Corey Comperatore Gone too soon. Father, friend, and patriot. Will never be forgotten. May his memory live on as an example to all of us. God Bless …
2-Year-Old Boy Among Three Shot In North Philadelphia, Police Say (VIDEO) 2-Year-Old Boy Among Three Shot In North Philadelphia, Police Say (VIDEO)
2-Year-Old Boy Among Three Shot In North Philadelphia, Police Say (Video) A toddler and two teenagers were struck by gunfire in North Philadelphia on Thursday night, July 11, city police say.  Shots rang out near 1300 North 11th Street around 8:40 p.m., according to PPD. A 2-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl were each struck in the leg and taken to St. Christopher's Hospital in stable condition, per authorities.  A 17-year-old boy was shot once in each ankle and taken to Jefferson Center City Hospital, where he is also in stable condition, they added.  Footage from the shooting.  PhiladelphiaPolice There were two shooter…
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…
19-Year-Old Charged With Shooting Into Easton Home: Authorities 19-Year-Old Charged With Shooting Into Easton Home: Authorities
19-Year-Old Charged With Shooting Into Easton Home: Authorities A suspect is in police custody for firing a gun at an occupied home in Easton, officials said Thursday, July 11.  Jaishaun Wright-White, 19, was arrested at his S. 12th Street home, according to city police.  The shooting happened in broad daylight on Monday afternoon, July 1, authorities said previously. A masked suspect reportedly fired multiple rounds into a home on the 1200 block of Spruce Street in what police have described as a targeted attack.  Wright-White is charged with discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure and related counts and is being held on …
Suspect Wanted For Deadly Shooting In Northeast Philly: Police Suspect Wanted For Deadly Shooting In Northeast Philly: Police
Suspect Wanted For Deadly Shooting In Northeast Philly: Police Authorities are searching for a suspect in the Philadelphia murder of 43-year-old Carlton Brown.  Brown was unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the head on the 1400 block of Kerper Street early Sunday, June 30. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said previously.  The suspect is a black male who was wearing a black hoodie with a picture of Marilyn Monroe in a number 11 Philadelphia football Jersey, investigators say. Detectives believe he fled the scene on a bicycle.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or the PP…
Mugshot Released Of Accused Bensalem Apartment Complex Killer Mugshot Released Of Accused Bensalem Apartment Complex Killer
Mugshot Released Of Accused Bensalem Apartment Complex Killer An argument outside of a Bensalem apartment complex ended in a murder, and police have released the suspect's name, age, and mugshot. Abel Mendoza-Ramirez, 31, who lives in the Bucks Meadows Apartments on Knights Road, had been arguing with the victim, Jose Miguel Tenorio-Ruiz, 40, around 5:45 p.m. Saturday, July 6 near the back parking lot when he went to his car, got a gun, and shot him dead, Bensalem police said. Responding officers found Tenorio-Ruiz lying near the parking lot with a gunshot wound to the torso, and began life-saving measures until EMS arrived. The victim was rushed to …
MASS SHOOTING: 1 Dead, 7 Wounded In Southwest Philadelphia, Police Say MASS SHOOTING: 1 Dead, 7 Wounded In Southwest Philadelphia, Police Say
Mass Shooting: 1 Dead, 7 Wounded In Southwest Philadelphia, Police Say Eight people were struck by gunfire leaving one of them dead in Southwest Philadelphia late on Thursday, July 4, police said. The group had been gathered on the 1900 block of S. Salford Street when a man with dreadlocks fired multiple shots from the passenger side of a passing SUV around 11:30 p.m., police said. A 19-year-old man was shot in the face and taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 11:43 p.m., police said. The second victim, a 23-year-old man, was shot once in the right leg and is in stable condition at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. T…
Chester High School Football Player Killed In Shooting: Police Chester High School Football Player Killed In Shooting: Police
Chester High School Football Player Killed In Shooting: Police A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed on a street in Chester on Sunday evening, authorities announced on Tuesday, July 2.  Zaheem Sabree was found with a gunshot wound to the head on East 24th Street near Crosby Street around 6:40 p.m., on June 30, city police detailed in the release. He was taken to an area hospital where he died from his wounds.  Sabree played football at Chester High School, according to his account on Hudl.com. Police are asking anyone with information on the shooting to call Detective Michael Maher at 610-447-8428. 
Masked Teen Fired Gun At Occupied Home In Easton: Investigators Masked Teen Fired Gun At Occupied Home In Easton: Investigators
Masked Teen Fired Gun At Occupied Home In Easton: Investigators A gunman fired multiple rounds into a home in Easton on Monday afternoon, July 1, according to city police.  The shooting happened on the 100 block of South 12th Street around 1:30 p.m., authorities said in a release. There were people inside the home during the incident and investigators believe the residence was specifically targeted.  The gunman, who was masked and wearing dark clothes, fled west on the 1200 block of Spruce Street, according to officials.  The people who were inside the residence "are not cooperating with police," authorities said.  Any area neighbo…
Details Emerge In Kensington Shooting Of Philadelphia Police Officer Details Emerge In Kensington Shooting Of Philadelphia Police Officer
Details Emerge In Kensington Shooting Of Philadelphia Police Officer The Saturday shooting that left a Philadelphia policeman in critical condition ended in a home invasion and barricade, city officials said at a Monday morning press conference.  Ramon Rodrguez Vazquez, 36, is charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and related offenses, said PPD and the District Attorney's Office.  Authorities said it began with an F Street traffic stop around 7:15 p.m. on June 22. Police stopped Rodriguez Vazquez's car and spoke with him for about 30 minutes as they inventoried his vehicle and prepared to have it towed.  While searching the car, on…