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Philly Groin Shooting Leaves Man Critical (Developing)
A 60-year-old man was shot once in the groin Philadelphia police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 24.
The shooting happened in the 1200 block of Point Breeze Avenue, Philadelphia around 10:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, the police detailed in the release.
The victim was taken by Medic 35 to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he is currently listed in stable but critical condition, according to the police.
"At this time, no scene has been located, no arrests have been made, and no weapons have been recovered," police wrote in the statement.
Anyone with information about this…
Nazareth High School Grad, Mom of 2 Sons Kelly Peterson Dies, 33
Nazareth High School graduate and mother of two sons Kelly Peterson died May 5 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. She was 33.
Born in Fountain Hill, Peterson graduated from Nazareth in 2006, her obituary says.
Peterson was known for embracing her role as a loving mother, daughter, sister and aunt, her memorial says.
“She was an amazing, strong, and compassionate young woman,” reads her memorial.
More than $1,700 had been raised on a GoFundMe as of Friday for Peterson’s final expenses.
“Another family member was taken way too soon,” reads the fundraiser.
“[Kelly] to…
Solebury School Mourns Loss Of Beloved Athletic Director Robert Eichem, 45
Robert Howard Eichem III of New Hope died on Feb. 10, 2021. He was 45 years old.
He died at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia “following a sudden onset medical event at his home," his obituary says.
Eichem was known for his positions as both the Director of Athletics and ESL teacher at the Solebury School where he worked since 2001, his obit says.
"Rob’s connections with the Solebury School community are numerous—athletic director, teacher, advisor, administrator, coach, parent, colleague... friend," Tom Wilschutz, Head of the Solebury School said in a statement.
"His r…
Montgomery County Native, Casey Rae Gates Dies, 23
Casey Rae Gates of Montgomery County died on Jan. 20, 2021. She was 23 years old.
Born in North Wales, and formerly from Georgetown (Beaver County), Gates worked with Movers Specialty Service up until her death, her obituary says.
Gates' obituary remembered her for her love of digital drawing original emotes and "creating an online space where everyone felt welcome, equal, and not judged.
"She loved to laugh, work hard and there was nothing she could not achieve," the obit reads.
Gates attended South Side High School in Hookstown, PA, and graduated from PA Cyber when she was 16-years-old …
