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03.06.2021 / 21:55

Man suspected of shooting, injuring 3 Wilmington officers found dead after standoff

WILMINGTON, Del. - Officials in Wilmington say a 31-year-old man who allegedly shot three police officers during a domestic dispute barricaded himself inside an apartment for several hours before turning the gun on himself. Officers from the Wilmington Police Department were called to the 2400 block of North Market Street around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday night for reports of a domestic dispute in progress.

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Source: Officer injured during shooting turned standoff in Wilmington released from hospital

WILMINGTON, Del. - One of the three Wilmington police officers who were injured during a shooting turned hours-long standoff has been released from the hospital, a law enforcement source tells FOX 29's, Steve Keeley. The two other injured officers are in stable condition but will undergo surgery, according to Keeley's source. Authorities swarmed an apartment building on the 2400 block of North Market Street around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday after three officers were shot during a "call to service," authorities said.FOX 29 learned that police believed the shooter was barricaded inside the building.

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Family IDs suspect killed in police-involved shooting, disputes Philadelphia police accounts

LOGAN - The family of a man who was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop turned gun battle in Logan on Wednesday said the man never fired at police and was trying to run away when he was gunned down. FOX 29's Steve Keeley spoke to family members who identified 24-year-old James Alexander as the man shot and killed by police on the 1500 block of West Somerville Avenue just before 7 p.m.Alexander was one of four passengers in a blue Kia that was pulled over by police for unspecified reasons.

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Philadelphia ATM explosion suspects into police custody, sources say

PHILADELPHIA - A crew responsible for causing ATM explosions is now in custody, according to sources.The group of suspects, which include three men, participated in several such explosions including one at North 2nd and Girard Streets in North Liberties.At the time, FOX 29's Steve Keeley reported a group of three men used two bombs to blast through the machine and smashed the cash box with a sledgehammer.Cell phone footage captured by a witness showed the group driving off in a white Nissan Murano, according to Keeley.Agents and detectives obtained search warrants for two of three suspects’ homes. The third suspect arrested at hotel on 18th Street, according to sources who also say that similar explosives were used and similar tools left

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Police, ATF investigating ATM explosion in Northern Liberties

NORTHERN LIBERTIES - Philadelphia police are searching for three men who allegedly blew up an ATM machine early Wednesday morning in Northern Liberties and made off with piles of cash. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the area of North 2nd Street and Girard Avenue around 4:30 a.m. for reports of an explosion at the standalone Wells Fargo ATM kiosk.FOX 29's Steve Keeley reports a group of three men used two bombs to blast through the machine and smashed the cash box with a sledgehammer.

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FOX 29 celebrates Steve Keeley's 25th Anniversary with the station

PHILADELPHIA - Veteran FOX 29 reporter Steve Keeley celebrated 25 years at the station Thursday with a little help from his Good Day Philadelphia family.First, Steve's colleagues surprised him during a live shot with a cake memorializing one of the most viral moments of Steve's career – the snow plow incident.Then, FOX 29's Mike Jerrick took a look back at Keeley's time in Philadelphia through the years as he covered small-town community stories right here in Philadelphia, or traveling to New York City to cover national stories like the Sept.

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15-year-old girl shot in head in West Philadelphia dies a week later

WEST PHILADELPHIA - A 15-year-old girl who was shot in the head during a double shooting last week in West Philadelphia has died, FOX 29's Steve Keeley has learned.The unidentified teen was inside a car with a 20-year-old man on the 6200 block of Chestnut Street last Tuesday around 3 p.m. when police say nearly 20 shots were fired at the car.MORE: Police: Girl, 15, shot in head in West Philadelphia double shootingBoth victims were struck in the head by gunfire and taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital, according to police.

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Long lines seen outside Burlington County COVID-19 vaccine megasite

People hopeful to get the coronavirus vaccine lined up outside the megasite in Burlington County. MOORESTOWN, N.J. - New Jersey residents hoping to get their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine were met with long lines before doors opened at a vaccine megasite in Burlington County on Wednesday morning. Moorestown Mall serves as one of six vaccine megasites in New Jersey.

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Black Friday shoppers in NJ, Pa brave pandemic for holiday deals

PHILADELPHIA - Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, shoppers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey were out early to score Black Friday deals in preparation for Christmastime.The hot item this year is the newly-released and uber-expensive Playstation 5. Shoppers looking to avoid the crowds and shop online will be disappointed to find that most online retailers are sold out of the fifth iteration of the popular game console. FOX 29's Steve Keeley was outside GameStop in Cherry Hill where some camped out overnight in hopes of getting their hands on the $500 game system.

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Protesters gather outside Pennsylvania Convention Center amid Trump campaign's push to halt vote counting

PHILADELPHIA - Dueling protests gathered outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center the morning after the Trump campaign filed a lawsuit to halt vote counting in Pennsylvania citing a lack of transparency.Organizers from a group called Freedom Works For America called on all "Patriots" to meet at 1100 Arch Street at 8 a.m. to "make sure Joe Biden does not steal the election." A small crowd with Trump flags and signs gathered along the sidewalk shortly after 9 a.m. The pro-Trump movement drew several counter-protesters, according to FOX 29's Steve Keeley.

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Protests expected as Trump campaign takes legal action against Pennsylvania vote counting

PHILADELPHIA - A protest to support the Trump campaign's effort to halt vote counting in Pennsylvania is scheduled to happen Thursday morning outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The protest is expected to draw hordes of counter-protesters.Organizers from a group called Freedom Works For America called on all "Patriots" to meet at 1100 Arch Street at 8 a.m.

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National Guard arrives in Philadelphia to help maintain peace following unrest, looting

PHILADELPHIA - The Pennsylvania National Guard arrived in Philadelphia on Friday morning to help state and local law enforcement agencies maintain peace following looting and unrest sparked by the officer-involved shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered several hundred National Guard service members to Philadelphia on Tuesday to assist the city's Office of Emergency Management.Hordes of armor-clad Pennsylvania State Police troopers and dozens of police vehicles were seen near the Municipal Services Building in Center City overnight.

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2-alarm fire torches condo complex in Maple Shade, no injuries reported

PHILADELPHIA - Fire officials say no one was injured in a 2-alarm blaze that tore through a condo complex in Burlington County early Thursday morning.The fire reportedly broke out on the 400 block of North Stiles Avenue in Maple Shade just after 3:30 a.m. Fire officials say the blaze spread to six condos and displaced at least 10 people. One resident was taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons, but otherwise, no tenants or firefighters were injured.FOX 29's Steve Keeley reports that responding fire companies had water pressure issues which allowed the fire to spread to several condo units.

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At least 1 hurt in 2-alarm fire at condo building in Maple Shade

PHILADELPHIA - Firefighters are on the scene of a 2-alarm blaze at a condo building in Burlington County that sent at least one person to the hospital.The fire reportedly broke out on the 400 block of North Stiles Avenue in Maple Shade just after 3:30 a.m. Fire officials say the blaze spread to six condos and has displaced at least 10 people. The Red Cross is on the scene.One person was reportedly taken to the hospital.

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Homeless encampments remain despite city's eviction deadline

PHILADELPHIA - A day after Philadelphia told homeless encampment members to disband two tent communities, both encampments are still standing and residents have prepared for whatever may come next.The outer lanes heading westbound on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway have been blocked by several wooden and steel barricades. The inner lanes, however, are open to traffic.FOX 29's Steve Keeley reports that encampment members overnight dragged fencing and steel barricades from blocks away to fortify a perimeter around the encampment.

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Homeless encampments remain overnight despite city's eviction deadline

PHILADELPHIA - Nearly 24 hours after Philadelphia told homeless encampment members to disband two tent communities, both encampments are still standing and residents have prepared for whatever may come next.The outer lanes heading westbound on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway have been blocked by several wooden and steel barricades. The inner lanes, however, are open to traffic.FOX 29's Steve Keeley reports that encampment members overnight dragged fencing and steel barricades from blocks away to fortify a perimeter around the encampment.

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Police close Benjamin Franklin Parkway as deadline to vacate homeless encampment arrives

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police have closed the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from City Hall heading north towards the Art Museum as the deadline for homeless encampment residents to clear out draws near.FOX 29's Steve Keeley reports several police cruisers are stationed along the parkway in preparation of the city's 9 a.m. deadline. Last week, the city posted formal notice, for the third time, requiring the encampments on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Ridge Avenue to close by Wednesday.Businesses around the Parkway have also taken precautions ahead of the deadline.

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Police close Benjamin Franklin Parkway as deadline to vacate homeless encampment draws near

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2 dead, 2 injured after car hops curb and strikes group of women in Mantua

MANTUA - Authorities say two women are dead and a teenage girl is injured after a car hopped the curb and struck a group of women before smashing into a rowhome in Mantua.The fatal crash happened around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of North 35th Street and Mount Vernon Street. FOX 29's Steve Keeley says a Ford Taurus sped down Mount Vernon Street and for unknown reasons hopped the curb and struck a group of women.

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Driver sought after police chase ends in violent crash in Overbrook

OVERBROOK - Authorities are searching for a driver after a pursuit that stretched from Upper Darby to Philadelphia ended in a violent crash that left a wake of destruction.FOX 29's Steve Keeley says Upper Darby police officers began pursuing a possible stolen Nissan Pathfinder sometime before 2 a.m.The chase came to an end near the intersection Lansdowne Avenue and Haverford Avenue when the driver of the SUV slammed through a guardrail, snapped a utility pole, and struck a tree.Keeley reports the driver was thrown from the mangled vehicle and fled the scene.

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Police: Woman shot and killed inside home in Hunting Park

HUNTING PARK - Authorities are investigating after a woman was reportedly shot and killed Tuesday night inside a home in Hunting Park.Police say the deadly shooting happened on the 4000 block of Franklin Street sometime before midnight.FOX 29's Steve Keeley reports that a woman was fatally shot in the neck.

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Activity increases around protest encampment as deadline to vacate passes

PHILADELPHIA - Hours before the city's deadline to close a protest encampment on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway residents of the encampment are fighting to stay put.While leaders tell FOX 29 they have filed an injunction to again prevent the city from closing the camp, so-called 'security team members' have begun gathering around the area.The tent encampment has stood on a baseball field on the parkway since June 10 and has grown to an estimated 100 to 150 people.Philadelphia Housing Action — the coalition of groups that organized the encampment — said it was conceived as a form of political protest over city policies toward the homeless and the lack of low-income housing in the city.FOX 29's Steve Keeley has the latest on the

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2 men killed in separate shootings Monday morning

Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Monday morning along Girard Avenue. PHILADELPHIA - Following a violent weekend that saw five people killed and more than 30 shot, Philadelphia police say two more men were gunned down Monday morning.In North Philadelphia, police say a man in his 30s was shot and killed near 7th Street and Girard Avenue before 1:30 a.m.According to police, the victim has just gotten into his car after walking out of Papa John's when he was shot through the door.FOX 29's Steve Keeley has the latest on what was another violent weekend.Witnesses say the gunman was firing from another car.A short time later, another man in his 30s was shot in the armpit near G and Madison Streets in Kensington.

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Children, pregnant woman among at least 15 shot over the weekend

PHILADELPHIA - One man has died and 15 other people are recovering from gunshot wounds Monday morning after another weekend of gun violence.Among those wounded during weekend gun violence are two 11-year-old children, a 17-year-old, a pregnant woman.FOX 29's Steve Keeley reports Saturday and Sunday's shootings marked more than 100 children shot in Philadelphia in 2020.On Saturday night, police say an 11-year-old boy came outside after hearing gunshots and speeding vehicles in Olney.

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I-676 to remain closed until Thursday after barge wedges underneath bridge

PHILADELPHIA - The Vine Street Expressway (I-676) remains closed in both directions from the Schuylkill Expressway to Broad Street after a construction barge and two hopper barges broke free of their moorings on the Schuylkill River and wedged under a bridge.Construction barge Lehigh and two smaller barges were positioned between the Spring Garden Bridge and the Vine Street Expressway. As pounding rain from Tropical Storm Isaias rose the water level, the barges broke free and became lodged against the Vine Street Expressway/676 Bridge.The barges were being used as part of a project to dredge portions of the Schuylkill River above the Fairmount Dam.FOX 29's Steve Keeley has more.The U.S.

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I-676 closed in both directions from I-76 to Broad Street due to unsecured barge, SEPTA impacted

PHILADELPHIA - The Vine Street Expressway (I-676) is closed in both directions from the Schuylkill Expressway to Broad Street due to a construction barge wedged under a bridge.The barge, used in conjunction with the Chestnut Street bridges project, became loose on the water during Tuesday’s storm, according to officials with PennDOT.FOX 29's Steve Keeley has more.Workers with the Chestnut Street project and the Coast Guard are attempting to secure the barge. Police on Wednesday morning say it's too dangerous to attempt to move the barge amid the still-rising river.In addition to the expressway closure, Kelly Drive and Martin Luther King Jr.

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NJ drivers met with long lines at motor vehicle centers for second day

TRENTON, N.J. - Drivers in New Jersey are facing extremely long lines when the head to the state's motor vehicle centers for the second straight day.The state's MVCs reopened on Tuesday for the first time in months after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic.Lines at some locations were hours long, snaking down the block before the sun even came up.Police had to shut down one center in Bergen County because of the 'overwhelming demand.'MORE: New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission centers reopen to long lines TuesdayAdvertisementThere were also reports of a fight at the MVC in Trenton.MVC officials say they are sending extra workers to the busiest locations to help cut down on the wait times.FOX 29's Steve Keeley was outside the MVC in

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Bear Watch: Black bear roams through Deptford, New Jersey Tuesday morning

WEST DEPTFORD, N.J. - As the area begins to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, humans are apparently not the only ones on the move.Over the past week, several black bear sightings have been reported across the Delaware Valley.Police in some areas have been doing their best to keep track of the bears and have even issued shelter-in-place orders in some circumstances.In all cases, police have asked anyone who sees a bear to call 911 immediately.Below is a list of the most recent reported sightings.Deptford, N.J.FOX 29's Steve Keeley personally crossed paths with a black bear in Deptford, New Jersey this morning.

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Bear Watch: Black bears spotted in Deptford and Solebury Township in latest sightings

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Police: Woman charged after striking bike officer with vehicle during Center City riots

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say a woman has been charged in connection with striking a bike officer with a vehicle and taking off in Center City during the riots last month.The incident happened on 7th Street and Chestnut Street on May 30 just before 10 p.m.Angela Hall, 41, was arrested and charged following the incident last month.

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Police: Woman charged after striking bike officer with vehicle in Center City

Angela Hall, 41, was arrested and charged following the incident last month.

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Man charged with attempting to sell ‘dynamite’ on social media

FOX 29's Marcus Espinoza reports on the explosives used to blow up ATMs in Philadelphia and an arrest has been made.

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50 ATMs blown up in 'coordinated effort around Philadelphia, commissioner says

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ATM explosions reported around Philadelphia for second straight night

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Armed burglary suspect fatally shot by gun shop's owner in South Philadelphia, authorities say

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Armed burglary suspect fatally shot by gun shop's owner in South Philadelphia, authorities say

FOX 29's Steve Keeley has the latest details in South Philadelphia.

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Looter fatally shot by gun shop owner in South Philadelphia, authorities say

FOX 29's Steve Keeley has the latest details in South Philadelphia.

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Looter fatally shot by gun shop's owner in South Philadelphia, authorities say

FOX 29's Steve Keeley has the latest details in South Philadelphia.

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National Guard arrives as citywide looting, riots continue in Philadelphia

FOX 29's Steve Keeley reports on the presence of the National Guard at City Hall.

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Philadelphia community begins clean-up in wake of riots in Center City

FOX 29's Steve Keeley walks from 15th and Walnut Streets to 18th and Walnut Streets to demonstrate the immense damage after the protests turned to riots and looting Philadelphia.

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14 arrests made in ongoing George Floyd riots in Philadelphia

FOX 29's Marcus Espinoza reports live from the scene where multiple police cars have been set on fire.

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Arrests made in ongoing George Floyd protests in Philadelphia, sources say

FOX 29's Marcus Espinoza reports live from the scene where multiple police cars have been set on fire.

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Police: Off-duty officer shot in South Philadelphia, in stable condition

SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say an off-duty Lieutenant has been shot in South Philadelphia and has been taken to Jefferson Hospital in stable condition.

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Police: Car stolen in Kingsessing with 1-year-old inside

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Hotels, motels, short-term rentals reopen with limited capacity in Wildwood, North Wildwood

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New Jersey beaches, boardwalks reopen ahead of Memorial Day weekend

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New Jersey Department of Health shuts down Atilis Gym

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New Jersey Department of Health shuts down Atilis Gym

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