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West Philly Mass Shooting: Second Suspect Wanted, Police Say West Philly Mass Shooting: Second Suspect Wanted, Police Say
West Philly Mass Shooting: Second Suspect Wanted, Police Say A second suspected gunman is wanted for the mass shooting in West Philadelphia on Sunday, July 21, according to city police.  Amir Jones, 30, was last seen wearing camouflage shorts and a white T-shirt, authorities said in a release.  The shooting happened around 2 a.m. on the 1200 block of North Alden Street in Carroll Park, PPD said previously. Three people were killed — 23-year-old Sekayi Robinson and brothers Akil and Rashie Jones, 33 and 29.  Six others were wounded and placed in stable condition, including 28-year-old Tahir Shoatz, who has been charged with three …

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by Mac Bullock
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15-Year-Old Girl Shot In Neck, Critically Injured: Philadelphia PD 15-Year-Old Girl Shot In Neck, Critically Injured: Philadelphia PD
15-Year-Old Girl Shot In Neck, Critically Injured: Philadelphia PD A 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was shot in North Philadelphia on Tuesday night, July 23, according to police.  The victim was struck once in the neck around 8:20 p.m. and taken to Albert Einstein Hospital, authorities said in a release.  She was shot in on the 1400 block of West Loudon Street from a dark grey Chevrolet Malibu during an "altercation," investigators believe. The suspect is described as a black woman in her early-to-mid 30s wearing a white T-shirt, PPD said.  The suspect vehicle was last seen headed east on Loudon, they added.  …

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Teen Victim ID'd, Details Released In Northeast Philadelphia Murder Teen Victim ID'd, Details Released In Northeast Philadelphia Murder
Teen Victim ID'd, Details Released In Northeast Philadelphia Murder City police have released new information on the July 23 murder of a 16-year-old in Northeast Philadelphia.  The victim, now identified as Jamil Wyatt, was shot four times on the 1200 block of Van Kirk Street around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, PPD said previously. He was taken to Jefferson Frankford Hospital where he died within the hour.  Wyatt was walking to a store through a rear driveway when three suspects chased him and opened fire, investigators said in an update on Wednesday, July 24. After he fell to the ground, the gunmen shot him again before fleeing the area in a White Nis…

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Teenager Killed In Northeast Philadelphia Shooting: City Police Teenager Killed In Northeast Philadelphia Shooting: City Police
Teenager Killed In Northeast Philadelphia Shooting: City Police A 16-year-old died after gunfire erupted on a residential block in Oxford Circle on Tuesday evening, July 23, according to Philadelphia police.  The shooting happened on the 1200 block of Van Kirk Street just after 4 p.m., authorities said in a release. The victim was struck four times in his torso and taken to Jefferson Frankford Hospital where he died within the hour, officials wrote.  No arrest was made and no weapon was recovered as of 5 p.m., PPD added. 

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Customer Shot In Neck At Philadelphia Convenience Store, Police Say Customer Shot In Neck At Philadelphia Convenience Store, Police Say
Customer Shot In Neck At Philadelphia Convenience Store, Police Say Newly released video shows the shooter in a gunpoint robbery on July 12, according to Philadelphia police.  The 31-year-old victim was robbed in a convenience store on the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue, authorities wrote in a release on Tuesday, July 23. He was shot in the neck when he ran outside to confront the suspect, investigators said.  PPD footage from the July 12 robbery.  PhiladelphiaPolice The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition, while the suspect fled on a blue and silver "Trek” mountain bike, according to PPD. He was wearing a black mask,…

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Mass Shooting Victim Charged As Suspect: Philadelphia Police Mass Shooting Victim Charged As Suspect: Philadelphia Police
Mass Shooting Victim Charged As Suspect: Philadelphia Police One of the nine people shot in West Philadelphia on Sunday, July 21 is now considered a suspect by city police, authorities said.  Tahir Shoatz, 28, is charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder plus related offenses, said PPD Commissioner Kevin Bethel on Tuesday, July 23.  Regarding the Triple Murder/Shooting that occurred on 1200 N Alden St., @PhillyPolice Detectives, w/ assistance from the @philadao have developed evidence to charge one of our shooting victims, a 28/M, with 3-counts of murder, 5-counts of attempted murder and related offens…

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Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Killed In Philadelphia: Police Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Killed In Philadelphia: Police
Mass Shooting Leaves 3 Killed In Philadelphia: Police Three people are dead after nine people were at a party in Philadelphia on Sunday morning, July 21, PPD Homicide Unit announced later that day.  Multiple shooters are sought following the nonuple shooting in the 1200 block of North Alden Street around 2 a.m., police explained in the release.  Officers learned of the shooting within 2 minutes, responding to a report of a person with a gun and a report of a shooting on Alden Street. They arrived to find the nine victims. Their conditions are as follows: A 33-year-old Black man was pronounced deceased on scene by Medics at at 2:1…

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'Hazmat Incident': Residents Evacuated On Multiple Philly Blocks, Police Say (UPDATED) 'Hazmat Incident': Residents Evacuated On Multiple Philly Blocks, Police Say (UPDATED)
'Hazmat Incident': Residents Evacuated On Multiple Philly Blocks, Police Say (Updated) A reported hazardous materials incident cleared multiple city blocks in South Philadelphia on Friday, July 19, according to authorities.  A possible neighbor dispute and a strong smell of bleach and ammonia were reported on the 1200 block of South 22nd Street around 11:15 a.m., city police said. All residents on the 1200 block of South 22nd Street, the 2200 block of Oakford Street, and the 2200 block of Latona Street were evacuated, according to PPD. Counterterrorism, hazmat, and SWAT teams were also called to the scene.  A barricade situation was declared at 1:05 p.m. …

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Infant Shot In Northeast Philadelphia: Police Infant Shot In Northeast Philadelphia: Police
Infant Shot In Northeast Philadelphia: Police A 7-month-old boy was struck by gunfire in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood on Thursday, July 18, city police said.  It happened just before 6 p.m. on the 4000 block of Meridian Street, according to investigators. The infant was struck in the leg and taken to Nazareth Hospital where he is in stable condition, officials said.  No arrests had been made as of Friday morning, July 19 and the investigation is ongoing, PPD added. 

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Missing Woman Last Seen In Philadelphia, Investigators Say Missing Woman Last Seen In Philadelphia, Investigators Say
Missing Woman Last Seen In Philadelphia, Investigators Say A 69-year-old woman is missing in Center City Philadelphia, city police said in a release.  Virginia Graganella was last spotted on the unit block of North Front Street early Tuesday, July 16, authorities said. She is 5-foot with a thin build and gray hair and was wearing oval, purple glasses, according to PPD.  Anyone who spots her is asked to call Central Detectives at 215-686-3093. 

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Man Struck Dead By Amtrak In Philly, Police Say Man Struck Dead By Amtrak In Philly, Police Say
Man Struck Dead By Amtrak In Philly, Police Say A man was struck dead by an Amtrak in Philadelphia on Saturday night, Philadelphia Police announced on July 14.  The "John Doe" was struck by the Amtrak along the tracks at Harbison Avenue and Bridge Street in Mayfair at 9:43 p.m. on July 13, PPD detailed in the release.  The striking train, Engine 52, had been heading south, according to the police. The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash at 10:13 p.m. Additional information was unavailable at the time of publishing. Check back here for possible updates. 

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by Jillian Pikora
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Suspect In Custody For Dollar Tree Sexual Assault In Philly: Police (UPDATED) Suspect In Custody For Dollar Tree Sexual Assault In Philly: Police (UPDATED)
Suspect In Custody For Dollar Tree Sexual Assault In Philly: Police (Updated) A suspect surrendered to police in connection with a sexual assault in Philadelphia last month, authorities say. Gary A. Miles, 35, is charged with indecent assault, indecent exposure, open lewdness, and harassment, said city police on Thursday morning, July 11.  A woman was attacked at the 56 E. Snyder Avenue Dollar Tree on June 23, PPD said previously. Store employees told police the suspect frequented Snyder Pizza and the nearby I-95 underpass, where he may park a vehicle, authorities said.  "Additional updates, including charges and a mugshot, will be provided once charg…

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