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Man Killed in Philadelphia Deli Altercation Identified; Police Seek Two Women Involved

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The man fatally shot during an altercation with two women at a corner store deli in Philadelphia’s Point Breeze neighborhood has been identified as 35-year-old Tyreece Jerry. Police are actively searching for the two women involved, who fled the scene following the shooting. According to reports, Jerry was shot multiple times inside the Federal Deli Market on 20th and Federal streets around 6:30 p.m. on Monday. He was found outside the store …

Fatal Shooting of Woman on North Broad Street in Philadelphia Sparks Investigation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Authorities are conducting an investigation following a fatal shooting incident that claimed the life of a woman in the Logan neighborhood on North Broad Street. The Philadelphia Police Inspector, D F Pace, provided updates to local news outlets regarding the incident that occurred on Saturday evening. According to Pace, the police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting on the 4800 block of North Broad Street around 4:42 p.m. Upon arrival, …

Teenager Fatally Shot on SEPTA Platform in Philadelphia, Authorities Seek Help in Solving Murder

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A tragic incident unfolded on a SEPTA platform in Philadelphia last year when 14-year-old Wort Whipple was gunned down in a senseless act of violence. Authorities are now appealing to the public for information to help bring resolution to this heartbreaking case. On a fateful day in May, Whipple found himself involved in a confrontation with a male suspect at the 52nd Street Station along the Market-Frankford Line in West Philadelphia. What …

Fatal Shooting at Philadelphia Graduation Party Leaves One Dead, Three Injured in Southwest Philly

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A shooting in Southwest Philadelphia on Saturday night left one person dead and three others injured, according to authorities. The incident took place outside a home on the 1000 block of South 51st Street around 6:30 p.m. Police found two juveniles and two adults with gunshot wounds at the scene. A 23-year-old was shot in the leg, while two 17-year-olds sustained injuries in the arm and body. An 18-year-old was shot in …

Fatal Shooting Leaves 1 Dead and 3 Injured in Philadelphia Neighborhood

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A shooting in a Philadelphia neighborhood has left one person dead and three others hospitalized. The incident took place in the early hours of the morning, shocking local residents and law enforcement officials. Police responded to reports of gunfire in the area and arrived at the scene to find multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and investigators are working diligently to determine what led …

Violent Shooting in Philadelphia Leaves One Dead, Three Hospitalized: Latest Updates

Philadelphia, PA – A tragic shooting in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Philadelphia has resulted in the death of one man and the hospitalization of three others on Saturday evening. Authorities reported that a 23-year-old, an 18-year-old, and two 17-year-olds were shot on a front porch on the 1000 block of South 51st Street after 6:30 p.m. According to Philly Police Inspector D F Pace, the scene was marked by at least 27 shell casings, indicating …

Teenager Killed in Quadruple Shooting at Graduation Celebration in Southwest Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A tragic quadruple shooting in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia has left a teenager dead, according to authorities. The incident occurred on the 1000 block of South 51st Street just after 6:30 p.m., following multiple 911 calls that alerted police to the scene. Rumors suggest that a group of males opened fire towards a home where individuals were gathered to celebrate a graduation, as reported by Philadelphia Police Inspector D F …

Woman from West Philadelphia Seeks Help Solving Sister’s 5-Year-Old Murder Case

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A woman from West Philadelphia is making a heartfelt plea to the public for assistance in solving the tragic case of her sister who was killed five years ago. Merdis Williams, 54, was fatally stabbed on May 3, 2019, on the 4400 block of Parrish Street, leaving her family devastated by the loss. Latasha Pearson, the sister of the victim, expressed the deep impact of Williams’ death on their family, emphasizing that …

Former Philadelphia Police Officer Pleads Guilty to 3rd-Degree Murder in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed 12-Year-Old

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – A former Philadelphia police officer, Edsaul Mendoza, has pled guilty to a charge of 3rd-degree murder in connection to the shooting of an unarmed 12-year-old boy named Thomas “TJ” Siderio during a controversial foot pursuit. The incident, which occurred in March 2022, raised serious concerns about the use of force by law enforcement officers. According to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner’s Office, Mendoza was initially facing a range of charges including first-degree …

From Refinery Ruins to Redevelopment: The Transformation of a Philadelphia Landmark

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Bilal Motley, a former utilities manager at a Philadelphia oil refinery, found himself in the midst of chaos during a graveyard shift when a massive explosion erupted on June 21, 2019. He described the frantic scene as reports of a fire at the facility’s hydrofluoric acid unit flooded in through the radios, leading to a rush of workers to the fire site. Motley, fearing for his life, quickly responded to the emergency, …