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Police Shoot Robbery Suspect In Philadelphia: Authorities Police Shoot Robbery Suspect In Philadelphia: Authorities
Police Shoot Robbery Suspect In Philadelphia: Authorities A would-be thief was shot in the ankle by Philadelphia police officers after a brief exchange of gunfire on Thursday night, Sept. 14, authorities claim. Police said that a person on a bicycle approached a victim on the 3200 block of Kensington Street, hit them on the hand with a gun, and then stole their phone before fleeing.  The victim chased the robber and police followed them, according to the department.  The officers stopped their squad car on the 900 block of East Westmoreland Street to approach the suspect on foot, authorities said.  "At this point, the male wa…

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by Mac Bullock
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White Philly Police Officer Under Investigation For Video Of Him 'Harassing' Black Man White Philly Police Officer Under Investigation For Video Of Him 'Harassing' Black Man
White Philly Police Officer Under Investigation For Video Of Him 'Harassing' Black Man A white Philadelphia police officer is being investigated after a video showing him "harassing" a black man went viral on social media (scroll down for the video). "We understand the video circulating has caused anger and disappointment," Philadelphia police said in a tweet Tuesday. "All PPD officers are expected to discharge their duties with honor and integrity. We understand the video circulating has caused anger and disappointment. All PPD officers are expected to discharge their duties with honor and integrity. The officer involved has been placed on administrative duty pending th…

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by Nicole Acosta