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Two Victims Named In North Philly Speakeasy Shooting: Authorities Two Victims Named In North Philly Speakeasy Shooting: Authorities
Edison Frazier, Christopher Smith Killed In Shooting: PPD Philadelphia police have named the two people who were killed in a shooting in North Philadelphia early Sunday morning, Jan. 14.  Authorities said they were called to a suspected speakeasy, or unlicensed bar, on the 2400 block of Myrtlewood Street just before 1 a.m. They arrived to find six people suffering from gunshot wounds, the department told Daily Voice.  Edison Frazier, 53, of West Philadelphia, was shot in the face.  Christopher Smith, 41, of North Philadelphia, was shot multiple times in the chest.  Both men were pronounced dead at the scene just after 1 a.m.,…
Philly 'Speakeasy' Owner Guilty Of Gun Charge: Feds Philly 'Speakeasy' Owner Guilty Of Gun Charge: Feds
Philly 'Speakeasy' Owner Guilty Of Gun Charge: Feds A Philadelphia man who owned an illegal "speakeasy" was convicted of illegal firearms possession in federal court on Wednesday, Feb. 1, authorities say.  Edward Burgess, 45, was found guilty at trial of owning a gun as a convicted felon, said US Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero in a statement.  The charges stem from a June 2019 incident, when Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board agents and city police raided an apparently unlicensed cocktail lounge that Burgess was operating in Philadelphia, prosecutors wrote.  Prior to the raid, PLCB agents reportedly witnessed Burgess "acting as…
2 Women Fatally Shot Inside Philadelphia Speakeasy, Report Says 2 Women Fatally Shot Inside Philadelphia Speakeasy, Report Says
2 Women Fatally Shot Inside Philadelphia Speakeasy, Report Says Police are investigating after someone shot and killed two women inside a Philadelphia speakeasy Thursday, 6abc reports. The suspect opened fire inside a building on the 1900 block of Ridge Avenue around 7:45 p.m., the news outlet says citing Philadelphia police. No arrests have been made. Click here for the full report from 6abc.