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Police Officer Shoots Dog In North Philadelphia: Officials
A Philadelphia police officer shot a pit bull while it attacked a pomeranian in the city's West Oak Lane neighborhood last Wednesday, April 17, according to authorities. Police said the officer was called to the 2011 block of Eastburn Avenue around 8 a.m., where she "observed a large Pitbull dog attacking a Pomeranian on the sidewalk." The pit bull's owner tried to pull the dogs apart but could not do so, authorities said. The officer used her Taser two times but was unable to stop the attack, according to the department. She took out her gun and fired three shots, "stopping th…
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Missing Philadelphia Man May Be In Chester, Authorities Say
Police are looking for a missing 75-year-old man. Robert Zack was last seen on Saturday, April 14 was last seen at his home on the 2400 block of W. Susquehanna Avenue, said Philadelphia police in a release. Authorities said he may be in the Chester area or near the 2800 block of West Dauphin Street in Strawberry Mansion. He is 6-foot-1 and bald with grey eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 216-686-3093.
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Woman Shot In North Philadelphia Home: Police
A 49-year-old woman was shot once in the stomach in the living room of a Philadelphia residence Monday night, April 22, according to police. Investigators said it happened on the 100 block of Linton Street in Olney around 7:40 p.m. The victim was taken to Einstein Hospital in critical condition, authorities said. One person was detained in connection with the shooting and a weapon was recovered, PPD added.
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Pedestrian Thrown Nine Feet In Philadelphia Hit-Run: Officials
A pedestrian suffered "serious head trauma" after being struck while crossing a Philadelphia street early Sunday morning, April 21, police told Daily Voice. The victim was hit by a dark blue Chevrolet Camaro while crossing the 5100 block of Grays Avenue around 1:20 a.m., authorities said. They were thrown about nine feet and taken to Penn-Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition, according to police. The driver, 34, fled eastbound on Grays Avenue but later surrendered to police, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, PPD added.
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Trio Wanted For Deadly Shooting In Northeast Philadelphia: Authorities
Philadelphia police are looking for three people in connection with a fatal shooting last month. Two men were shot on the 1500 block of Arrott Street in Frankford on Monday, March 25, according to detectives. One victim died from his wounds while the other is expected to survive, police said. Suspect footage from PPD. PhiladelphiaPolice Anyone who can identify them is asked to call 215-686-8477 or submit a tip on the department's website.
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Police Video Shows Suspect In Philadelphia Babysitter's Shooting: Authorities
Investigators have released new footage from the shooting of a 16-year-old babysitter at a Philadelphia apartment complex late on Monday night, April 15. The victim was shot in the abdomen and the arm while answering the door at the Cliveden Park Apartments, 262 E. Cliveden Street, PPD Chief Inspector Scott Small has said. Two young children aged 5 and 7 were sleeping in the living room at the time, according to investigators. The victim was hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said. In a new video released by police Friday, April 19, the …
Police & Fire
Suspected Killer Caught On Video After Stabbing, Hit-Run Arrested: PPD
A 20-year-old man was arrested in connection with the stabbing and fatal hit-and-run of a 22-year-old he was seen arguing with, the Philadelphia Police announced on Friday morning. Mang Sang was found trapped under a white KIA GT sedan and stabbed in the throat under the Delaware Expressway when police were investigating a report of screaming in the 1600 block of South Front Street around 7:40 p.m. on Monday, April 8, as Daily Voice initially reported. Sang was pronounced dead at the scene by Philadelphia Fire Department paramedics at 7:4…
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West Philly Shooting Leaves 17-Year-Old In Critical Condition: Authorities
Two teenagers were hospitalized after shots rang out in West Philadelphia on Wednesday night, April 17, city police say. Authorities were called to the 100 block of North Redfield Street around 10:30 p.m., according to PPD. One 17-year-old was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds to the body and placed in critical condition, police said. A second was struck in the left arm and placed in stable condition. No arrests were made and no weapons were recovered at the scene, PPD said. The motive is unknown and detectives are investigating, they …
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Video Shows Suspect Who Stabbed, Ran Over 22-Year-Old In South Philadelphia: Police
New footage shows the suspected killer of 22-year-old Mang Sang, according to Philadelphia police investigators. Authorities have said Sang was stabbed in the throat under the Delaware Expressway last Monday night, April 8. The attacker ran him over then fled the scene in a different car, police believe. Sang was found pinned under a white Kia GT sedan and pronounced dead at the scene. PPD footage PhiladelphiaPolice The suspect is described as an Asian in his early to mid-20s with a light mustache and medium build. He was wearing a black hoodie, …
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Vandal Breaks Into Philly Church For Third Time, Police Say
Philadelphia police detectives are searching for a serial vandal. Authorities say the pictured suspect broke into the Germantown Church of Brethren at 6611 Germantown Avenue on April 8, March 21, and March 19. The most recent incident was caught on video. PPD footage PhiladelphiaPolice Authorities said the suspect is a black male in his early 20s wearing light pants with black sneakers, a hoodie, and a jacket. Anyone with information is asked to call 215-686-8477 or submit a tip online.
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Teen Babysitter Shot Answering Door In Philadelphia: Police
A 16-year-old babysitter was shot after answering a knock at the door of a Philadelphia apartment late Monday, April 15, according to city police. 6abc reports it happened just before midnight at the Cliveden Apartments in Germantown. "When the 16-year-old answered the door, we're not certain how many but at least one male entered the property and fired six shots, striking the 16-year-old in the abdomen and the arm," said PPD Chief Inspector Scott Small. "We're very, very lucky that those two children, ages 5 and 7, were not struck by gunfire, because that's where the shot…
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Philadelphia Police Shoot At Suspect In Stolen Car, Authorities Say
A city police officer fired their service weapon at a suspect in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, according to Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore. Officers were called to the 1000 block of West Dakota Street around 2:45 p.m. after a stolen car was spotted parked on the street, Vanore told reporters Monday evening. The vehicle, a black Jeep Grand Cherokee, was reportedly stolen earlier Monday. Vanore said officers called the Jeep's owner to the scene but saw a suspect enter the car while they were waiting for the owner to arrive. Officers confronted the suspect and a …
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