A teenage boy died in a shooting Wednesday afternoon that erupted near a high school in Southwest Philadelphia, police said
2 year agoDispatch confirms the incident in Waynesboro has been resolved. They would not give any details on the standoff or how it came to a resolution
17-year-old Christopher Braxton lived only blocks away from where he was killed. Police say this shooting happened right as he was leaving school.
Correction—1/24 McDonald's robbery happened at 120 W Oregon. @PhillyPolice are also believe an armed robbery on 1/23, at a Burger King at 7th and Lehigh, is connected. That would make 6 in 10 days @FOX29philly
FAST FOOD ARMED ROBBERIES: @PhillyPolice know of at least 5: 1/16-5:47PM-Popeyes 2700 blk W Hunting Park Ave 1/19-9PM-Burger King 4700 blk N Broad 1/22-8:13PM-McDonalds 3100 W Allegheny 1/24-7:44PM-McDonalds 120 E Oregon 1/25-9PM-Burger King 1521 S Columbus Blvd @FOX29philly
Pittsburgh City Councilman Ricky Burgess told his fellow council members on Wednesday that he thinks mandating police officers to indicate why they're stopping a pedestrian without a warrant may have a "chilling effect on unnecessary stops
2 year agoScene of the 3-alarm fire on Oakside Circle in Hanover Township, Northampton County, near Bethlehem
Two are facing charges after police said they tried to cut off and steal multiple catalytic converters in Huntingdon County
Taken on terrifying half mile ride through red lights&traffic by armed driver @PhillyPolice officer kept one hand on bad person's gun & other hand on steering wheel as driver sped off with officer's hips&legs hanging out of window&officer's upper body on lap 1/2 @fox29philly
2/2 Burger King held up 24 hours after McDonalds Oregon Ave hold up Monday&another Burger King on Lehigh Ave $2500 armed robbery Sunday Night @phillypolice sources tell FOX29 News same 4 teens 16-18yr olds & may have held up a 4th too. Fast food places now on alert @fox29philly
2 year agoFor the 3rd straight night, a Philadelphia major fast food restaurant chain was held up by crew of 4 teens in prime time. @PhillyPolice expect federal investigators to aid in growing investigation after Burger King, Columbus Blvd hit last night.
A Philadelphia police officer is recovering after he was dragged by a suspect's vehicle during a traffic stop
Philadelphia Police at 48th & Baltimore in West Phila. Officials say officer was dragged half mile after trying to arrest suspect who reportedly had a stolen gun on him. Police said car was pulled over for multiple violations. Officer expected to be ok
The search is on for a drive-by shooter in Philadelphia's Kingsessing section
2/2 the driver floored it & took off with @PhillyPolice officer over his lap struggling to get gun and legs and feet hanging out of car. The two struggled until car crashed at 53rd&Baltimore Officer got gun and driver in custody." Police Source on scene tells @FOX29philly
@phillypolice officer taken for treacherous 5 block ride down Baltimore Ave until car he was hanging in with armed driver crashed at 53rd&Baltimore Ave Police first stopped driver at 48th&Baltimore & "clearly see gun&as officer reached in to get gun 1/2 @FOX29philly
3/3 Two @PhillyPolice @ppd24dist officers' quickly react hearing descriptions as robbers run out of @septa station they spot&catch both robbers, 29 & 36 years old, and get the gun too moments after man I wheelchair viciously attacked at 7:15 @FOX29philly
Philadelphia Road Rage&Shooting Even after driver tells @PhillyPolice he pulled over to let driver tailgating him pass him on 52nd Street, instead the driver pulled up next to him,stopped and fired a gun into his car @FOX29philly
Nazareth Police discourage residents from using post office mailboxes on Main Street amid mail theft reports
Morning Tea Tuesday January 25th - Pfizer starting clinical study for Omicron COVID vax - 8,500 US troops on heightened alert for possible deployment to Ukraine - Some of the 400 million free N95 masks started arriving in Pharmacies
Police seek man accused of setting fire to home with 5 people inside
Authorities said 23-year-old Hyram Hill was shot multiple times on the 1400 block of West Allegheny Avenue early Monday morning during an apparent robbery
Hyram Hill, identified, shot&killed 4:38am, the 23 year old son of @PhillyPolice officer. Hyram was shot at least 8 times in chest, abdomen, back & arm at Broad Street and Allegheny Ave outside a mini market on the corner @FOX29philly
A second man has been arrested in connection with the killing of a man who was shot by a stray bullet while enjoying Thanksgiving with his family in Norristown, Pennsylvania
The 23-year-old son of a Philadelphia police officer was shot and killed early Monday morning during a robbery, DA Larry Krasner says
2 year agoSon of @phillypolice officer,23, shot&killed here at Broad & Allegheny this morning 4:38am @philadao head of Homicide, Joann Pescatore says he was "home from school" when here in Philadelphia this morning & shot as many as 8 times
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner provides details on suspect charged in attempted murder after shooting at police officers
Castor Gardens shooting incident investigation 2000 Cottman Ave.
Homicide number 38 already in 2022 in Philadelphia this morning at Broad&Allegheny near @septa bus stop & Broad Street Line elevator & subway entrance before 5am @PhillyPolice say outside corner mini market store @FOX29philly
2 year agoFayette County where there was a fire at a house in German Township
