Shooting in Kensington Leaves Father Dead, Son Injured
A 24-year-old father was fatally shot while holding his 1-year-old son in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood. The child survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
Philadelphia crime
Court Attack Follows Guilty Plea in Child Arson Case
Shanyka Phillips was attacked in court after pleading guilty to aiding her boyfriend in a deadly arson that killed three children. Video shows the shocking courtroom assault.
Deadly Shootout in West Philly: Man Killed During Car Chase
A man was killed in a violent shootout involving two vehicles on Walnut Street in West Philadelphia early morning. Police found AR rifle and multiple shell casings.
Teen Killed, Another Hurt in School Shooting
A teenager was killed and another injured in a shooting incident near a Philadelphia school. The violent incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in the area.
Football Players Shot in Philadelphia; Mayor Bans Public Guns
Five football players were shot in an ambush after a game at Roxborough High School in Philadelphia, killing a 14-year-old student on the same day the mayor banned guns in public spaces.
Customer Killed at Philadelphia Gas Station Pump in Daylight
Philadelphia gas station customer Brandon Dixon was fatally shot by masked gunmen in broad daylight at a North Philly Gulf station, leaving behind a 5-year-old daughter.
Woman’s Sons Stabbed by Co-worker in Rape Attempt
A Philadelphia woman and her two sons were stabbed by her co-worker during an attempted rape. The suspect turned himself in and faces multiple charges including attempted murder.