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Victim, Suspect Exchange Gunfire During Philadelphia Robbery: Police Victim, Suspect Exchange Gunfire During Philadelphia Robbery: Police
Victim, Suspect Exchange Gunfire During Philadelphia Robbery: Police A robbery victim shot at two teenage suspects in West Philadelphia on Saturday night, July 27, according to city police.  The 26-year-old victim was on the 1200 block of North 41st Street when the suspects tried to rob him around 9:10 p.m., authorities said.  In the exchange of gunfire that followed, the victim was shot in the chest and one 16-year-old suspect was shot multiple times throughout the body, PPD said. Both were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in critical condition, according to police.  A second 16-year-old suspect was not injured and has been arr…

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by Mac Bullock
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14-Year-Old Shot In Chest In Pottstown: Authorities 14-Year-Old Shot In Chest In Pottstown: Authorities
14-Year-Old Shot In Chest In Pottstown: Authorities A teenager was injured in a shooting at a Pottstown apartment complex on Tuesday, July 2, police said in a release.  Officers responded to a fight involving teenage girls at the Bright Hope Community apartments on Myrtle Street at 7:30 p.m., said authorities.  They arrived to find a 14-year-old girl with a gunshot wound to the chest, according to the release. She was treated at the scene and taken to an area trauma center, police said.  Authorities did not describe her condition as of Wednesday morning, July 3.  Anyone with information should call Pottstown police dete…

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by Mac Bullock
Traffic
Motorcyclist Hit, Killed By Stolen Car In Philadelphia: Police (UPDATED) Motorcyclist Hit, Killed By Stolen Car In Philadelphia: Police (UPDATED)
Motorcyclist Hit, Killed By Stolen Car In Philadelphia: Police (Updated) Five teenagers were taken into custody after a deadly crash in North Philadelphia on Tuesday night, May 28, city police say.  Authorities said the teens were driving in a stolen Kia on Front Street when they struck a motorcyclist heading west on Hunting Park Avenue.  The motorcyclist, 55-year-old Wilberto Casillas, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.  The five teens fled on foot and were later arrested, according to PPD. Charges are pending. 

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Pennsylvania Boy Charged For Talking With Al-Qaida Affiliate: FBI 17-Year-Old Pennsylvania Boy Charged For Talking With Al-Qaida Affiliate: FBI
17-Year-Old Pennsylvania Boy Charged For Talking With Al-Qaida Affiliate: FBI A teenager from Pennsylvania was arrested by FBI agents on Friday, Aug. 11 after authorities say he had been in contact with an al-Qaida-affiliated terror group.  The unnamed 17-year-old boy was taken into custody at his Wynnefield residence after an investigation by Bureau agents, Philadelphia police, and various federal agencies, according to District Attorney Larry Krasner's Office.  Authorities said that an Instagram account connected to the West Philly teen had communicated with an account affiliated with Katibat al Tawhid wal Jihad (KTJ). The State Department has s…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
14-Year-Old Shot In Chest, Back In Philadelphia 14-Year-Old Shot In Chest, Back In Philadelphia
14-Year-Old Shot In Chest, Back In Philadelphia A teenager remains in critical condition after being shot multiple times Sunday night, city police told Daily Voice.  It happened around 8:15 p.m. on Aug. 13, the department said. The victim, 14, was on the 1800 block of North 20th Street when he was shot in the back and chest.  He was rushed to Temple University Hospital by private vehicle, they added.  Officers working the scene Sunday said they found no weapon. No arrests had been reported as of midday Monday, Aug. 14. 

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Teen Shoots Himself In Leg At West Philadelphia School, Police Say Teen Shoots Himself In Leg At West Philadelphia School, Police Say
Teen Shoots Himself In Leg At West Philadelphia School, Police Say A teenager shot himself in the leg Friday in a West Philadelphia school, officials said. The incident occurred inside the gymnasium at the Philadelphia Learning Academy - South on the 4300 block of Westminster Avenue, Fox29 reports citing City Police Sgt. Eric Gripp. #BREAKING: There is a massive police presence outside Philadelphia Learning Academy on Westminster Avenue in Philadelphia. We are still waiting to confirm details. @NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/5a25Rzt01F — Brian Sheehan (@BSheehanTV) October 22, 2021 Police rushed the teen to the hospital where he was reportedly in sta…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Teen Hurt In Pottstown Shooting Teen Hurt In Pottstown Shooting
Teen Hurt In Pottstown Shooting Police are investigating after a teenager was shot in Pottstown Wednesday afternoon. Officers responding to the 100 block of North Evans Street around 3:15 p.m. found a 15-year-old boy who had been shot one time in the buttocks, according to Pottstown police. The unnamed teen was rushed to an area hospital, authorities said.  His condition was not immediately clear. Investigators were told that two groups of teenage boys were involved in a fight at Beech Street and North Evans Street when one of the boys pulled out a handgun and fired two shots, according to police. One shot hit a p…

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by Nicole Acosta