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East Lansdowne, PA

New Details Emerge In Deadly East Lansdowne Fire, Shooting New Details Emerge In Deadly East Lansdowne Fire, Shooting
New Details Emerge In Deadly East Lansdowne Fire, Shooting The Delaware County District Attorney's Office unveiled new details Wednesday on the shooting and house fire that left six people dead in East Lansdowne.  Five residents of the 58 Lewis Avenue home — Canh, Xuong, Britni, 17-year-old Natayla, and 13-year-old Nakayla Le — died by gunshot wounds, DA Jack Stollsteimer said. Xuong and Britni's 10-year-old son Xavier died from smoke inhalation.  Investigators now believe the incident began when Canh Le got into an argument with 13-year-old Nakayla on Wednesday, Feb. 7.  "That argument turned deadly" when Canh retrieved a…
Thousands Raised For 'Devoted Parents,' Three Kids Killed In East Lansdowne Thousands Raised For 'Devoted Parents,' Three Kids Killed In East Lansdowne
East Lansdowne Community Rallies For Le Family Neighbors and friends have contributed nearly $20,000 to memorialize the family of five killed in a house fire and shooting in East Lansdowne last Wednesday, Feb. 7.  Xuong, Britni, Natalya, Nakayla, and Xavier Le were "truly an amazing and loving family in every way," loved ones said on GoFundMe.  The remains of all five were recovered from their burnt-out home at 58 Lewis Avenue by Friday, Feb. 9, authorities have said. Also recovered were the remains of Canh Le, who investigators believe set the deadly fire and shot at first responders who arrived at the scene.  Scene…
All Six Bodies Recovered From East Lansdowne Crime Scene, DA Says All Six Bodies Recovered From East Lansdowne Crime Scene, DA Says
Canh Le May Have Been Gunman East Lansdowne Gunman: DA The remains of six people have been taken from the East Lansdowne home where two police officers were shot and a fire broke out on Wednesday evening, Feb. 7, authorities say.  "We think we have found everybody who was in that house," said Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer at a press conference on Friday, Feb 9.  The remains have been turned over to the county Medical Examiner's Office for official identification, Stollsteimer said, though investigators have called them the Le family.  The remains were left "unrecognizable" from an "intense inferno," and med…
Two Officers Shot As House Fire Rages In East Lansdowne: Reports (UPDATED) Two Officers Shot As House Fire Rages In East Lansdowne: Reports (UPDATED)
Lansdowne Shooting, House Fire Update: 'This Is A Recovery Operation': Crews Work Scene Of East Lansdowne Shooting, Fire A pair of police officers were shot just before a home went up in flames in East Lansdowne on Wednesday, Feb. 7, multiple outlets report.  Citing District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, 6abc says the officers were called to the home at Baltimore Pike and Lewis Avenue on reports of a child shot, when they were struck by gunfire. BREAKING | Several people reportedly shot including 2 police officers in East Lansdowne Pennsylvania at a home that is on fireShooter is on the loose#breaki…
Uber Driver Shot In Foot During Delco Delivery, Cops Say Uber Driver Shot In Foot During Delco Delivery, Cops Say
Uber Driver Shot In Foot During Delco Delivery, Cops Say An Uber Eats driver had his car stolen and was shot while making a delivery in Delaware County over the weekend, according to authorities.  It happened in East Lansdowne on Sunday, June 18, borough police wrote in a release. The victim had just dropped off food at a house on the 100 block of Wildwood Avenue around 9:45 p.m. when he saw two suspects get into his car, the department said.  When the delivery man confronted the carjackers, police said one of them shot him in the foot.  The suspects are described as "two black males in their late teens/early twenties," authoritie…
Man Sought By Police After Threatening To Kill Delco Ex-GF's Family, Burn Down House Man Sought By Police After Threatening To Kill Delco Ex-GF's Family, Burn Down House
Man Sought By Police After Threatening To Kill Delco Ex-GF's Family, Burn Down House Police in Delaware County are looking for a man who they say threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend's family and burn down their house. David M. Bodine, 41, arrived at the woman's Wildwood Avenue home drunk and demanded to get inside around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, East Lansdowne police said. He would not leave and assaulted the woman and her elderly dad, authorities said. That's also when Bodine threatened to kill the family and burn down their house, according to police. "The homeowner feared for her family's lives and discharged a legally owned handgun, striking Bodine in …
Arrest Made In Delco Gas Station Stabbing Arrest Made In Delco Gas Station Stabbing
Arrest Made In Delco Gas Station Stabbing A suspect has been arrested in connection to the stabbing of a man Saturday, June 25 at a gas station in Delaware County, authorities said. Responding officers discovered the victim around 10:40 p.m. at the Exxon gas station on Baltimore Avenue in East Lansdowne, local police said. The victim was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he is expected to survive, East Lansdowne police said. An investigation revealed that the incident was captured on surveillance video, leading officers to identify the suspect as 27-year-old William T. Smith Jr., of Lansdowne, they said. …
Armed Intruder Stands Over Sleeping East Lansdowne Resident Before Fleeing: Police Armed Intruder Stands Over Sleeping East Lansdowne Resident Before Fleeing: Police
Armed Intruder Stands Over Sleeping East Lansdowne Resident Before Fleeing: Police An armed intruder was arrested after breaking into a home, and standing over a resident as she slept in her bed, authorities in Delaware County said. Quinn Sivels, 41, of Philadelphia, was later identified as the suspect who broke into the Pembroke Avenue home in East Lansdowne armed with a gun around 2:30 a.m. on  Friday, June 3, local police said. The pair fought over the gun, and the man eventually fled her home on foot, East Lansdowne police said. A few minutes later, officers captured the suspect near the home, they said. The handgun described by the victim was also recovere…
83 Pounds Of Meth, 200 Bags Of Fentanyl, 25 Guns Seized In PA Crackdown: DA 83 Pounds Of Meth, 200 Bags Of Fentanyl, 25 Guns Seized In PA Crackdown: DA
83 Pounds Of Meth, 200 Bags Of Fentanyl, 25 Guns Seized In PA Crackdown: DA A year-long investigation led to five arrests and the seizure of several pounds of drugs, firearms, drug money, and more, authorities in Pennsylvania announced. The probe targeted a drug distribution ring that stretched from California to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said Tuesday, April 5. The accused leaders of the drug ring were identified as Tyrone Baker, 29, of East Lansdowne, Shakeem Johnson, 27, of Philadelphia, Joshua Quiles, 31, of King of Prussia, Jhamir Winans, 21, of Exton, and Ricky Evans, 28, of Los …
Gunman Fired 30+ Rounds From AR-15 Killing 35-Year-Old Female Victim In DelCo: Police Gunman Fired 30+ Rounds From AR-15 Killing 35-Year-Old Female Victim In DelCo: Police
Gunman Fired 30+ Rounds From AR-15 Killing 35-Year-Old Female Victim In DelCo: Police One woman was killed when a Delaware County man fired a rifle from outside his house into the surrounding neighborhood, authorities said. The situation unfolded around 2 a.m, Sunday, Feb. 13, when Yousuf Bahal began firing an AR-15 rifle in front of his Penn Boulevard home in East Lansdowne, local police said. Responding officers saw 30-year-old Bahal open fire and confronted him, East Lansdowne police said. He later dropped the gun and was arrested, they said. As police were securing the area, they learned that more than 30 rounds had been fired, and found a 35-year-old neighbor…
East Lansdowne Burglar Flees Home With Gun: Police East Lansdowne Burglar Flees Home With Gun: Police
East Lansdowne Burglar Flees Home With Gun: Police East Lansdowne police are asking for the public's help in identifying a burglar who they say fled a home with cash and a gun. Surveillance footage captured the alleged burglar leaving the Melrose Avenue home around 3:50 p.m. Tuesday a 9mm handgun in its carrying case, according to police. Police believe the suspect fled in a black Chevy Trailblazer. Anyone with information is urged to contact the department at 610-259-2308 or TIPS@ELPD.ORG
Suspect Sought In Deadly Shooting Inside Darby Home Next To Church Suspect Sought In Deadly Shooting Inside Darby Home Next To Church
Suspect Sought In Deadly Shooting Inside Darby Home Next To Church A suspect has been identified in connection with a deadly shooting inside a Darby home next to a church, authorities said. Officers responding to a home in the 1000 block of Center Street around 4:30 p.m. Sunday found Bennie Drake, unconscious and suffering from nine gunshot wounds, according to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office. Paramedics subsequently declared Drake dead at the scene, authorities said. The rental home, owned by Mount Zion AME Church, is not affiliated with church business, authorities told 6abc. The shooting occurred after a verbal confrontation betwee…
DA: FBI, U.S Marshals, Area Police, Nab 11 Members Of 'Money Making Legends' Gang In DelCo DA: FBI, U.S Marshals, Area Police, Nab 11 Members Of 'Money Making Legends' Gang In DelCo
DA: FBI, U.S Marshals, Area Police, Nab 11 Members Of 'Money Making Legends' Gang In DelCo Federal and local law enforcement agencies teamed up to capture 11 members of the "Money Making Legends" (MML) gang following an investigation into shootings and other violent acts in Delaware County, authorities said. 11 people were arrested and charged Thursday with various crimes in Folcroft, Sharon Hill, Collingdale, and Darby Borough, according to the Delaware County District Attorney's Office. Folcroft, Sharon Hill, and Darby Police Departments, along with officers from the FBI, US Marshals, New Jersey State Police, SEPTA SWAT, Delco ERT Region 1, Haverford SWAT, Genera…