PhillyHomicides

There were at least 15 documented Homicides In Philadelphia during the month of January and 19 Homicides during the month of February. This is the first year since 1967 that the first two months of the year have not reached 20 homicides.

2nd Homicide in Norristown this year occurred last night (February 13th 9pm) at Elm and George Street in the West End, victim identified as 27 year old Cesar Flores-Diaz.

Driver sought after woman hurt in Bustleton Ave. hit-and-run A woman suffered a 'traumatic brain injury' after she was struck while walking in the crosswalk of Bustleton Ave. at Stanwood Street and, officials said, they are seeking the driver who fled the scene...

Driver sought after woman hurt in Bustleton Ave. hit-and-run

Man charged in chases, striking officer after illegal car meet at Philly Target A driver was involved in an illegal car meetup at a Philadelphia Target, fled police on I-76, struck a responding officer, was shot by another officer and then led police on another chase on I-95, inv...

Quron Banks, 22, is accused of being involved in an illegal car meet at a Philly Target, striking an officer and leading police on two chases over the weekend: on.nbc10.com/RIJQixG

Woman found murdered in hotel room in Bensalem Bensalem police did not release the woman’s identity or many details. A press conference is planned for Thursday morning.

Bensalem police are releasing few details about a woman found murdered today in a Street Road motel.

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They have a slightly lower total for some reason (16,413) but 10 years (and a day) of Philadelphia shooting victim data is also now available at this site maintained by the City Controller's office, with maps and filters: controller.phila.gov/philadelphia...

Graphic with monthly Philadelphia shooting victim totals, 2015-2024.

16,438: shooting victims recorded in Philadelphia during the past 10 years, according to open city data updated today. Source: data.phila.gov/visualizatio...

Philly saw a historic drop in murders in 2024. What changed? Violence has also been waning across the country, with murders nationally poised to drop by unprecedented levels for the second year in a row.

Philly saw a historic drop in murders in 2024. What changed? www.inquirer.com/news/philade...

Why was Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley shot execution-style in her bedroom? A cloud of mystery hangs over the killing of Mosley, a mother, grandmother and deeply respected law enforcement leader in southern New Jersey.

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Two found dead inside a Montgomeryville motel room Saturday morning Police and emergency personnel have found two with gunshot wounds locked inside a room there.

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Willingboro, NJ woman killed by daughter inside home: Prosecutor Police believe she was bludgeoned to death in her home by her daughter, 32-year-old Breanna Beacham.

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Homicide by vehicle charges filed against driver in fatal Route 309 crash The Towamencin Township resident will be arraigned Tuesday afternoon.

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A spate of weekend shootings in #Philadelphia had Mayor Cherelle Parker reiterating her commitment to tackling gun violence.

At least 24 people were shot over the weekend amid 11 incidents. In all, four people were killed.

📸 by Alejandro Alvarez / Staff

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The Philly Police Department’s account of 5-year-old Marcus Yates’ 1988 murder was false, built on lies & deception.

Detectives ignored witnesses, allegedly used fabricated statements, physical violence, and threats to secure the case.

In Ch. 3 of “The Wrong Man,” Gaynor discovers he’s a suspect.

Man fatally shot by police after confrontation in Upper Merion Twp. A man has died after he was shot by police during a confrontation at a home in Upper Merion Twp., Montgomery County early Thursday morning.

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The 1988 murder of 5-year-old Marcus Yates gripped Philadelphia. Angry residents demanded that police quickly find the killers. But as pressure intensified to build a case, the investigation grew more troubling.

In Ch. 2 of “The Wrong Man,” a detective promises justice and witnesses are rounded up.

Homicide in Lower Merion overnight

Bar owner recovering after being attacked by customer's dog in Norristown Norristown police continue to interview witnesses who say they saw the owner of the tavern being attacked by a customer's dog.

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Drug Lords Sentenced to Life—Brutal Reading Gang's Reign of Terror Ends in Justice - MyChesCo PHILADELPHIA, PA — Two members of the violent Reading-based Trinidad Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) have been sentenced to life in prison for their involvement in a series of brutal crimes, …

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Philly police, former Kensington cop sued over sex abuse, imprisonment of girls ages 9 and 11 The civil suit, filed Wednesday, claims the city’s “blatant, conscious, and reckless disregard for the safety of the public” allowed Heron to harm the two plaintiffs, identified as Jane Doe and Jane S...

Philly police, former Kensington cop sued over sex abuse, imprisonment of girls ages 9 and 11. Story from Kensington Voice. www.kensingtonvoice.com/en/philly-po...

A 61-year-old woman in a wheelchair killed in a hit-and-run has been identified Jamal McCullough, a Philadelphia resident, has been charged in the November hit-and-run and turned himself in to Lower Merion police

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Woman charged with murder after police respond to call for man screaming Police in Bridgeton, New Jersey, have arrested 27-year-old Wendy Perez, after they found a victim stabbed to death after responding to a report of a man screaming on Sunday.

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Man stabs father to death inside Upper Darby home, police say A man is in custody after he stabbed his father to death inside a home in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, police said.

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Map shows locations of Philadelphia shooting victims recorded last week.

Weekly victim update: Twenty-three shooting victims were recorded from November 17 through November 23 in Philadelphia, including seven fatalities, according to city data. During the previous week: 11 shooting victims were recorded, including one fatality.

Man accused of killing Temple police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald stabbed in Pennsylvania prison, sources say Miles Pfeffer, the suspect accused of killing Temple police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald, was stabbed in a Philadelphia prison.

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Person shot on City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, emergency officials say A person was shot in a restaurant parking lot on City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Thursday night, emergency officials said.

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Trenton Police Department has pattern of misconduct, civil rights violations, DOJ finds The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.

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Deadly shooting at Philadelphia pizza shop may have been sparked by fender bender, road rage: police Police say this started with a minor crash, possibly involving road rage, and then the shooter shot the victim in the head while inside the pizza shop.

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3 fatally shot in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood, police say Three people were shot and killed in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood on Wednesday, police said.

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2 adults stabbed at Castor Gardens Middle School in Philadelphia, police say Two adults were stabbed at Castor Gardens Middle School in Philadelphia on Tuesday, police said.

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