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Philadelphia endures violent weekend as 15 people are shot, 2 fatally and 3 people stabbed

PHILADELPHIA - The weekend began in a violent manner as 15 people were shot, two fatally, and three others were stabbed.The bloodshed began Friday night as investigators say a man in his 30s was shot and killed in Philadelphia’s Fairhill section around 9:30 p.m.At about 10 p.m., a 55-year-old man was the victim of a stabbing on the 500 block of South 17th Street, in Southwest Philadelphia. He was listed as stable.At about the same time, in Kensington, a shootout critically injured a 31-year-old man, and wounded a 21-year-old man.About an hour later, in Frankford, a 48-year-old man was wounded after he was shot in the arm.In Overbrook, a 30-year-old was critically wounded after he was stabbed in the chest a little before midnight.Early Saturday morning, police were called to Einstein Medical Center where a 23-year-old man was brought with gunshot wounds to his knee, ankle and both legs.

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Police: Vehicle jumps curb, fatally strikes woman walking in Germantown

PHILADELPHIA - Police are searching for four people in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Germantown. According to Chief Inspector Scott Small, the incident occurred just after 11 p.m. Thursday. Police say 14th District officers and medics responded to calls for an automobile accident with injuries in the 5400 block of Greene Street. When first responders arrived on scene, they found an unresponsive woman on the sidewalk with severe trauma to her head and body, Small says. Authorities say medics pronounced the woman dead on scene. Small says her identity is unknown at this time and that she appears to be a woman in her 40s or 50s. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to officials, she appeared to be wearing scrubs, but no identification was found. Investigators say a witness told police a white Chevrolet SUV traveling north on Greene Street when it crossed into oncoming traffic, jumped the curb and struck a utility pole, hitting it so hard that it split the pole in two places. After striking the pole, the car drove northbound on the curb and struck the woman walking, authorities say. Police say they believe she was dragged about 15 feet by the car before being run over. According to Small, the witness says after striking the woman, the car got back onto the northbound lane, stopped and then four people fled on foot. Authorities say they do not have any descriptions of the driver and passengers, but the vehicle is on location. Police know who the vehicle is registered to and they will be collecting evidence from the vehicle and the scene. Accident investigators are on location processing the scene and interviewing witnesses, authorities say. Police say four people fled the scene of a fatal hit-and-run in Germantown.

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Police: 4-year-old critical after being shot in Germantown

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a 4-year-old child is fighting for their life after being shot Thursday night in Philadelphia's Germantown section. The shooting reportedly happened on East Penn Street around 8:30 p.m.Chief Inspector Scott Small from the Philadelphia Police Department said the 4-year-old is in critical condition at a local hospital. No information has been shared on what sparked the gunfire, and police have not said if any arrests have been made. This is a developing story

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FBI looking for murder suspect in May shooting death of woman in Upper Darby home

Abdul Rafi Muhsin UPPER DARBY, Pa. - A murder suspect is still on the loose several months after officials say a woman was killed inside her home in Upper Darby.FBI Philadelphia’s Newtown Square Resident Agency is now assisting in the search for Abdul Rafi Muhsin.Officials say Muhsin is wanted in connection to the shooting death of a 40-year-old woman. She was reportedly killed in her home on May 19.A state warrant was issued his arrest on June 8 for murder and related charges.MORE HEADLINES:He is reportedly known to to frequent Philadelphia, particularly the Germantown, West Oak Lane and Mount Airy neighborhoods.The FBI is offering a monetary reward for any information that leads to his arrested.

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Video: Four suspects in masks sought after man chasing down catalytic converter thieves is shot

PHILADELPHIA - Police released video of a shooting that erupted when one brave man intervened in an reported catalytic converter theft.It all began when four men were reportedly in the caught of stealing a catalytic converter from a van on West Pomona Street in East Germantown last week.The van's owner, who is also the block captain, was shot in the chest after confronting and chasing the suspects as they fled.MORE HEADLINES:Video from the scene appears to show the suspects wearing Halloween masks with the alleged shooter brandishing a semi-automatic gun with a laser sight.Police say two of the suspects were last seen in a silver sedan, while the other two fled on foot.

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Philadelphia weekend shootings: 9 shot, 2 killed as gunfire erupts across the city, police say

A string of violent shootings rang out in Philadelphia this weekend, claiming the lives of two people, and injuring seven others. PHILADELPHIA - A string of violent shootings rang out in Philadelphia this weekend, claiming the lives of two people, and injuring seven others - including a 7-year-old boy.The weekend violence began with the youngest gunshot victim - a 7-year-old boy reportedly shot while playing video games in his bedroom in Germantown Saturday night.

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Police: Boy, 7, shot playing video games in his bedroom inside Germantown home

PHILADELPHIA - A 7-year-old boy became the victim of a shooting as police say he innocently sat playing video games in his room Saturday night.Police responded to reports of gunfire on the 200 block of Collom Street, where they found the boy suffering a from a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to Albert Einstein Medical Center, where he is said to be in stable condition.The boy was reportedly playing video games in his second-floor bedroom when shots rang out around 9:40 p.m. His mother was also in the house at the time, but was not hit.Police say the shooter aimed at the home, firing at least four times into several rooms.

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Police: Double shooting in Germantown leaves 1 man dead, another injured

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating a double shooting that left one man dead and another injured in Germantown early Friday morning. According to police, officers responded to a 911 call for a shooting on West Aspley Street just before 1:30 a.m. Responding officers found a 25-year-old man sitting inside an unattended parked Nissan Sedan, authorities say. Medics realized he had been shot and pronounced him dead at 1:47 a.m., according to officials. Investigators say they believe he was shot outside the car but was able to run to get into the car. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to police, the man did not have shoes on, but one was found inside the car and the other was found outside of the vehicle. A few minutes after officers responded, a shooting victim showed up at Temple University Hospital. The 21-year-old victim was placed in stable condition, according to authorities. Police say he was uncooperative, but investigators found clothing they believe belongs to him at the scene. Seven spent shell casings were found at the scene of the shooting, authorities say. The shooting remains under investigation.

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'She was a beautiful person': Family remembers 71-year-old woman hit by SEPTA bus and killed

GERMANTOWN - A family is in mourning after a woman was hit and killed by a SEPTA bus in Germantown."They said that a 71-year-old woman got hit by a SEPTA bus at Greene and Walnut Lane. We were like, ‘Wait a minute, our Aunt Eloise is 71 and usually catches the bus right there!’" exclaimed nephew Gregory Shuler.Shuler is at a complete loss after finding out, through a news report, his 71-year-old aunt, Eloise Little, was the elderly woman hit and killed by a SEPTA bus late Wednesday evening. "I’m just in shock right now.

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Police: Woman, 71, fatally struck by SEPTA bus in Germantown

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a woman died after being hit by a SEPTA bus Wednesday night in Philadelphia's Germantown section. The deadly crash happened at the intersection of West Walnut Lane and Green Street just before 9:30 p.m.Investigators said the 71-year-old victim was dragged a "considerable distance" after being hit by the bus that stayed on location. She was brought to Einstein Medical Center where police say she died.Initial reports said the woman might have been hit by a second car that fled, but police are still investigating. Neighbors told FOX 29's Shawnette Wilson that the woman lived near the intersection and often left for work around the time she was hit.

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'Very brave': Block captain shot after chasing catalytic converter thieves in East Germantown, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A block captain who confronted catalytic converter thieves was shot by the group in East Germantown on Wednesday morning, according to police. Authorities say three suspects were in the process of stealing a catalytic converter from a van on West Pomona Street when they were confronted by the van's owner and the block captain. The block captain then followed the three suspects as they fled to Germantown Avenue, where he was then shot by one of the suspects in the chest, police say. According to police, the man was transported to Einstein Medical Center for treatment. Chief Inspector Scott Small says the man is in critical condition but expected to survive. RELATED HEADLINESA neighbor told officers that her catalytic converter was also stolen from West Pomona Street over the weekend, according to Small. Investigators say they will work to determine if this incident is related to a pattern of catalytic converter thefts in the area. Small says the incident was captured on multiple private cameras. According to authorities, the group was last seen in a grey or silver sedan that went south on Germantown Avenue. This is a developing story.

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Firefighters battling two-alarm blaze in Chestnut Hill

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia firefighters are battling a two-alarm fire that is tearing through a building in Chestnut Hill. Fire officials say crews responded to Germantown Avenue and Gravers Lane for reports of a fire at a building with retail stores on the lower level and apartments on upper level. According to the Philadelphia Second Alarmers, the team provided additional support to the crews who spent hours fighting the blaze since it broke out early Tuesday morning. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAuthorities have not reported any injuries or provided information on the level of damage. Streets in the area remain closed as crews continue to work on putting out the fire.

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'Loved by everyone': Cousin of Philadelphia mom killed in stabbing calls for forgiveness, help for 6 daughters

PHILADELPHIA - One woman's family is suddenly mourning the loss of a daughter, cousin and friend after she was killed in a brutal stabbing in Philadelphia last weekend.Ashley Lockhart, a 34-year-old mother, was reportedly found stabbed to death inside a Honda Odyssey on the 5300 block of Chestnut Street.Lockhart's first cousin, Senior Pastor William Brownlee, says he got the devastating call as he got offstage at an anti-violence event in Germantown."Told my cousin was murder," Brownlee said during Tuesday an interview on Good Day. "She was found murdered in a van, which was very tragic to me.

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Police: Suspect sought after stealing more than $10,000 during 4-hour Philadelphia crime spree

Police seeking burglary suspect. PHILADELPHIA - Police have released the photo of a man they say is responsible for a string of burglaries that resulted in more than $10,000 being stolen.Three Philadelphia restaurants reportedly became the victims of a crime spree that only lasted a few hours.On August 4, police say the suspect stole a reported $8,000 from Evo Brick Oven Pizza on Mount Pleasant Avenue around 12:30 a.m.Surveillance footage reportedly showed the suspect breaking into the restaurant's basement, robbing the register and leaving with two stolen safes.Just two hours later, police say $2,100 was stolen from High Point Cafe on Carpenter Lane by the same man.

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Police: Man shot in the head and back in Germantown extremely critical

Philadelphia police investigate a shooting in Germantown that left a 28-year-old man in extremely critical condition. GERMANTOWN - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a 28-year-old man in extremely critical condition in Germantown.According to authorities, police were called to the 200 block of Zeralda Street Wednesday night, a little before 7 p.m., on the report of a shooting.Responding officers found a 28-year-old man with three gunshot wounds to the head and an additional gunshot wound to the back.The man was taken by medics to Temple University Hospital where he was placed in extremely critical condition.Police are actively investigating motives into the shooting.

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Video: 2 suspects sought for firing into crowd of people, shooting child in East Germantown

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's health to identify two suspects sought in connection with an East Germantown shooting that left a 7-year-old injured. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 200 block of Armstrong Street around 8 p.m.

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Germantown community calls for peace amid violent summer of gun violence

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia community gathered to denounce gun violence less than 24-hours after a young girl was caught up in the crossfire of a street shooting. Authorities say a 7-year-old girl was struck in the hand when a shootout erupted on the 200 block of Armstrong Street around 8 p.m. Wednesday. She was rushed to Albert Einstein Medical Center where she was placed in stable condition, police said. "What did she do to deserve that? I’m tired of folks saying wrong place wrong time, the girl was in her community, that’s the right place," Pennsylvania State Rep.

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Police: 7-year-old boy shot in the hand by stray gunfire in East Germantown

Authorities said a 7-year-old boy was hit in the hand by stray gunfire during a shootout in East Germantown. PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a young boy was hit in the hand by stray gunfire during a shootout Wednesday night in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 200 block of Armstrong Street around 8 p.m.

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Suspect on the run after robbing WFSF Bank at gunpoint in East Germantown, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Police are looking for a man they say committed an armed robbery in East Germantown Tuesday afternoon.The suspect reportedly stole approximately $2,000 from WFSF Bank on the 5300 block of Chew Avenue around 1:20 p.m.Police say he was armed, and fled on foot into the 35th Police District.He was reportedly wearing a black baseball cap, black hooded sweatshirt, white sneakers, blue surgical mask and a purple glove on his left hand.No one was injured during the robbery.

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Philadelphia and non-profit step up to keep people cool during the heatwave

PHILADELPHIA - This is the kind of heat people feel as soon as one steps outside and with it only getting hotter Sunday and Monday there are some free ways to beat the heat.On Saturday, Jackie Wleh, with the non-profit Able Body Christian Men, is loading up on fans to give out to the elderly and people with disabilities.On Sunday at 1 p.m., he and volunteers with Agape International Baptist Church and 1st Choice Home Health Care LLC will give away 200 fans, thanks to a generous donation from the DeNicola Family Foundation at the church."It’s life-changing for many of our seniors who have health problems or just can’t afford it," Wleh said. "They look forward to the charity, the church and the community to help."RELATED HEADLINES:Meanwhile, the heatwave drove the city of Philadelphia to park four, wheeled cooling centers around the city."Hot and sweaty and bothered and sticky, real sticky, I feel cool now," said Sade Warren. "I got some water and they offered me a donut."The other three locations are Germantown Ave.

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Girl, 13, stable after being shot in the face in East Germantown, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A young teenage girl is recovering after police say she was shot in the face Friday night in Philadelphia's East Germantown section. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 5800 block of Osceola Street just before 7 p.m.

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Police investigating after 9-month-old baby dies from blunt force trauma in East Germantown

PHILADELPHIA - An arrest has yet to be made after police say a baby boy died in East Germantown earlier this month.Police responded to a call for an unresponsive child on the 800 block of East Locust Street on July 3.The 9-month-old was transported to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, where he was initially listed in critical condition.Ten days later the baby was pronounced dead.

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Police in North Philadelphia investigate suspicious death of woman found bleeding and unresponsive

NORTH PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a death, they say, is suspicious in nature, in North Philadelphia.Officials say 22nd District police were called to the 2500 block of Germantown Avenue Sunday, a little before 7:30 in the evening.A 55-year-old naked woman was found inside a park when police arrived.

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Police looking for driver after woman struck and killed in Germantown hit-and-run

Suspect sought in fatal hit-and-run. PHILADELPHIA - A woman is dead after a hit-and-run last week, and now police say they are looking for the person responsible.On July 3, a Nissan SUV was driving on Germantown Avenue when they struck a woman and fled, according to police.The victim, a 32-year-old woman, was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital.Police are now asking for any information regarding the suspect car and hit-and-run driver.

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Germantown double shooting kills 1 man, critically injures a second man, police say

Philadelphia police investigate a double shooting that killed one man and critically injured a second man. GERMANTOWN - A man is dead and another is in critical condition after they were both shot multiple times.According to authorities, the shooting occurred Wednesday afternoon, about 2:45, on the 5000 block of Germantown Avenue, in Philadelphia’s Germantown section.Police were called to the scene and found a 27-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds across his body.

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Police looking for man accused of shooting woman as she slept in Germantown apartment

Police looking for man accused of shooting woman while she slept in Germantown apartment. PHILADELPHIA - A woman was allegedly shot in her sleep last month, and now police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect.The victim arrived at Temple University Hospital with gunshots wounds to her left armed and shoulder on June 24.She reportedly told police a man shot her while she was asleep insider her Germantown apartment on Wayne Avenue.Two .45 caliber fired cartridge casings were found on the scene, according to police. A video shows the 21-year-old suspect entering and exiting the apartment complex carrying a firearm.

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Police: Man killed near his East Germantown home after being shot at 10 times

PHILADELPHIA - Police are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead near his home in East Germantown.A 24-year-old man was found shot on the sidewalk of Nelson Street when police arrived.

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Police: Second woman killed in hit-and-run at same Germantown intersection, driver sought

PHILADELPHIA - A woman is dead after police say a driver struck her on a Germantown street, then fled early Sunday morning.Police say the 31-year-old woman was crossing the intersection at Germantown and Coulter streets when she was hit by an oncoming car around midnight. The car, possibly a white SUV, reportedly fled the scene leaving the fatally injured woman behind. Surveillance footage is being surveyed for more information about the vehicle.Less than two weeks ago, another woman was killed in a hit-and-run at this exact intersection. Dia Lee, 21, was crossing Germantown Avenue on Culter Street on June 20 when police say a speeding Tesla struck her and kept driving.

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Police: 2 men, 2 teens injured in East Germantown shooting

Philadelphia police investigate a shooting in East Germantown that injured four men. EAST GERMANTOWN - Four people have been injured in an East Germantown shooting, as gun violence continues to grip Philadelphia.Officials say officers with Philadelphia’s 14th District were called to the 1100 block of East Price Street Wednesday night, just before 8, on the report of a shooting.Responding officers found two victims at the East Germantown location.

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Video: Police searching for suspects wanted in connection with Germantown drive-by shooting

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for suspects in connection with a double shooting in Germantown. Authorities say the shooting happened on Monday around 8:00 p.m.

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Officials: Fire erupts in Germantown apartment building, sends one to hospital

Crews battle blaze at Germantown apartment building. PHILADELPHIA - Fire crews responded after a blaze broke out at an apartment building in Germantown late Saturday night.The fire erupted on the second floor of Morris Manor Apartments on Morris Street around 11 p.m.

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PA Senate reviewing bill that could result in prison time for setting off fireworks

PHILADELPHIA - A new Pennsylvania fireworks bill that could sentence a person to five to ten years in prison for setting off fireworks is receiving explosive feedback from people in the industry. The proposed bill will allow municipalities to place their own restrictions on the type of fireworks that can be set off. It will also place statewide time restrictions on when fireworks can be set off to 10 a.m.

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Loved ones remember woman killed in Philadelphia hit-and-run

PHILADELPHIA - Loved ones are grieving the loss of a Philadelphia woman who police say was killed by a hit-and-run driver Monday night in Germantown.Dia Lee, 21, was crossing Germantown Avenue on Culter Street around 7 p.m. when police say a speeding Tesla struck her and kept driving.The car is still being sought by police and is said to have extensive damage to the front windshield and passenger's side.Police shared photos of the wanted vehicle hours after the fatal crash and urged anyone with information to reach out to the Philadelphia Police Department.Marc Lamont Hill told FOX 29 that Lee worked at his business, Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books, since it opened in 2017.

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Driver of Tesla sought in Germantown hit-and-run that killed 21-year-old woman

Police looking for suspect after hit-and-run PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have released a photo of a Tesla they say is connected to hit-and-run that killed a woman.A 21-year-old woman was found with severe head trauma and heavy bleeding on the sidewalk just before 7 p.m. Monday.

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Police: Porch pirate wanted for swiping packages from several homes in Drexel Hill

DREXEL HILL, Pa. - The Upper Darby Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a package thief who has been targeting residents in Drexel Hill.Neighbors say a "porch pirate" has been caught on several cameras walking up to people’s houses in the middle of the day and swiping packages. "I think it’s sad," said Dianne Antonuccio, a victim of the package theft. "We put it on the internet and there was like four other neighbors that had stuff taken.

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Child, 2 teens injured in Wilmington shooting, police say

WILMINGTON, Del. - Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting that left three juveniles injured on Monday evening. At around 6:59 p.m., police say they responded to the 300 block of South Jackson street in Wilmington. Police say upon arrival, they located three gunshot victims, an 8-year-old boy, a 16-year-old boy, and a 17-year-old boy. MORE HEADLINESPolice: Woman, 21, killed in Germantown hit-and-runOfficials: Lawyer visiting Philadelphia from the Philippines fatally shot in rideshare carPolice looking for suspect after 2 people shot multiple times in KensingtonThe three victims were transported to a local hospital where they were placed in stable condition. Police are actively investigating this incident, and they are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Derek Haines at 302-576-3656.

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Police: Woman, 21, killed in Germantown hit-and-run

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a young woman Monday night in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Culter Street just before 7 p.m. Police say a 21-year-old woman was found on the sidewalk with severe head trauma and bleeding heavily. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe unnamed victim was brought to Albert Einstein Medical Center where police say she died. Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that the victim was crossing Germantown Avenue when a speeding Tesla heading southbound struck the woman. She was hit with such force police say she was launched 12 feet in the air. Small said the wanted gray Tesla is believed to have heavy damage to the passenger's side and front windshield.

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Two men critically shot getting out of their car in East Germantown, police say

Two me shot in East Germantown. PHILADELPHIA - Two gunshot victims were rushed to the hospital after police found them critically injured Saturday night.Police were responding to several 911 calls for gunshots on the 5700 block of Anderson Street when they found two men, both in their 20s.One was inside a car parked with the doors open, while the other was lying on the sidewalk next to the car.Police say it appears the men were exiting the car when one or two shooters opened fire.

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East Germantown triple shooting kills 1 man, injures 2 others

EAST GERMANTOWN - Philadelphia police are investigating a triple shooting in East Germantown that killed one man, while another man is extremely critical. A third person was also injured in a hail of gunfire.Police investigate a triple shooting in East Germantown that killed one man and injured two other people.

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Juneteenth: Where to find celebrations and remembrances across the Delaware Valley

Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth. PHILADELPHIA - Are you hoping to make plans for Juneteenth, but you don’t know where all the events are being held? This is your comprehensive list for Juneteenth celebrations and remembrances in the Delaware Valley:Wreath layingPatriots of African Descents MonumentValley Forge National ParkKing of Prussia, Pa.___New swimsuits offered to childrenPool at Max Myers Playground1601 Hellerman St.,Philadelphia, Pa.___World War II Hero funeralWhitemarsh Memorial Park and Cemetery11669 Limekiln PikeAmbler, Pa.___Juneteenth Parade and Festival100 Bortons Mill RoadCherry Hill, N.J.___Free Food Giveaway, Health and Wellness FairDarby Recreational Center1022 Ridge Ave.Darby, Pa.___Unsung Black Revolutionaries, Neighborhood Walking ToursMuseum of the American Revolution101 S.

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Off-duty corrections officer shot while leaving for work in Germantown, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a corrections officer was shot while leaving for work Tuesday night in Philadelphia's Germantown section. The shooting happened just after 10 p.m.

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Teen killed in double shooting in East Germantown, police say

Police say a teen was killed in a shooting in East Germantown. PHILADELPHIA - Police say one person is dead, and another injured after a shooting in East Germantown Saturday evening.An 18-year-old was reportedly shot in the head and shoulder on the 5500 block of Devon Street around 5:46 p.m.

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Police: Pedestrian taken to children's hospital after being hit by car in East Germantown

PHILADELPHIA - A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a car Friday night, according to police.Police say a Nissan Ultima was approaching a stop sign when a pedestrian ran in between two parked vehicles on the 500 block of Herman Street.The pedestrian was reportedly hit and transported to a local hospital. The victim was then transported to St.

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Philadelphia community gathers to remember victims of gun violence

PHILADELPHIA - As the city of Philadelphia grapples with violent crime, one community gathered Friday to remember their neighbors who were killed by gun violence. The "Call My Name" rally in Germantown was organized by different faith communities to remember more than 30 people who lost their lives last year. "As faith communities, we just can't pray about it in our churches, but we have to take it to the streets and give people hope," Father Sy Peterka said. Dozens held signs with anti-violence messages and wore victims names around their necks, even if they didn't know them directly. "We have to learn in Germantown specifically how to deescalate from killing a person," John Graves from Faith Chapel Church said. " An argument should not lead to somebody dying and too often that's the situation that goes awry is death." Friday night's rally marched from Faith Chapel Church to the intersection of Germantown and Chelten avenues, making stops to remember the fallen along the way.

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DA: Arrest made in connection with 2019 case of human skull, bones found at East Germantown arboretum

PHILADELPHIA - Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele says an arrest has been made in an unsolved case from 2019. On Wednesday, Steele's office announced that an arrest was made in connection with the unidentified body found at Awbury Arboretum. Awbury Arboretum is a nonprofit botanical garden located in East Germantown. FOX 29's Joyce Evans has the latest after police say a human skull and bones were found Monday morning in East Germantown.PREVIOUS: Police: Human skull, bones found in East Germantown arboretumAuthorities say a landscaper discovered a human skull and bones inside a sack on the property on the morning of Sept. 30, 2019. According to police, the sack was found partially buried behind the arboretum's Cope House. The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office is set to announce more details in a 2 p.m.

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Violent Memorial Day weekend in Philadelphia pushes city past 200 homicides before start of summer

PHILADELPHIA - A warm holiday weekend leading into Memorial Day left Philadelphia riddled with numerous violent incidents, including at least 12 fatalities that pushed the City of Brotherly Love to more than 200 homicides before summer. >> Philadelphia gun violence resourcesThe bloodshed began early Saturday morning in Mill Creek, as a 30-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds. He died a short time later at the hospital.Several hours later, one man was shot and killed while two women were injured in a shooting in East Germantown.Early Saturday evening, police were called to a double shooting in Kensington that killed one man and injured a 25-year-old woman.Philadelphia police investigate a double shooting in Kensington that killed one man and injured a woman.

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Violent weekend in Philadelphia kills 8, including a 9-year-old boy and injures at least 12

Philadelphia police say a father and his nine-year-old son were shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Wissinoming. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia’s Memorial Day weekend was disrupted by gun violence across the city, leaving eight people dead, including a nine-year-old boy and injuring at least 12 people, including two teenagers and a four-year-old.The bloodshed began early Saturday morning in Mill Creek, as a 30-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds.

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1 dead after early morning car crash and fire in Germantown

Philadelphia police on scene of a single-car fatal accident in Germantown. GERMANTOWN - Philadelphia police investigate the cause of a single-car fatal accident in Germantown.Officials say police and fire crews were called to 6300 Lincoln Drive, in Germantown, Sunday morning, about 5:15, for an auto accident.Crews arrived to discover a car on fire at the location.The driver, a man thought to be between the ages of 20 to 30, hit a tree, officials said, at which point, the car caught fire.Philadelphia police and firefighters on the scene of a single-car fatal accident in Germantown.

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