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March 17, 2024 at 1:39 AM

3 shot and killed in Philadelphia suburb: Police

An "extremely dangerous" suspect is at large after three people were killed in apparently targeted shootings in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, police said.
March 17, 2024 at 1:39 AM
3 shot and killed in Philadelphia suburb: Police
March 17, 2024 at 1:34 AM

Deadly shooting spree in Philadelphia suburb

Dramatic video shows police rescuing hostages from a home in Trenton, New Jersey, before a suspect was brought into custody.
March 17, 2024 at 1:34 AM
Deadly shooting spree in Philadelphia suburb
March 4, 2024 at 1:33 AM

Questions raised over violent traffic stop and arrest in Philadelphia

The city's mayor called video of the incident involving a high-ranking city official and her husband, "very concerning."
March 4, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Questions raised over violent traffic stop and arrest in Philadelphia
1 month ago

Death row inmate exonerated 30 years after 1994 arson murder in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office found "critical" flaws in the 1994 first-degree murder investigation.
1 month ago
Death row inmate exonerated 30 years after 1994 arson murder
4 months ago

Shootout between suspect, police in Philadelphia

An investigation is underway after dozens of rounds were exchanged between a suspect and Philadelphia police officers.
4 months ago
Shootout between suspect, police in Philadelphia
4 months ago

1 security guard killed, 1 hurt in stabbing at Macy's in Philadelphia: Police

One security guard was killed and another was injured in a stabbing attack at a Macy's department store in Philadelphia on Monday morning, authorities said.
4 months ago
1 security guard killed, 1 hurt in stabbing at Macy's
5 months ago

Blistering report released on what led to Philadelphia jail break

The district attorney says a guard was asleep on duty when two inmates escaped their cells in May. Motion detectors in the jail were also not working.
5 months ago
Blistering report released on what led to Philadelphia jail break
6 months ago

Over 50 arrested after groups of masked teenagers loot Philadelphia stores, police say

Large groups of teenagers stormed into shops in the heart of downtown Philadelphia on Tuesday night and looted handfuls of merchandise before fleeing.
6 months ago
Groups of masked teenagers loot Philadelphia stores, over 50 arrested: Police
6 months ago

Philadelphia public school teachers sue school district

The teachers claim their First Amendment rights were violated after they were docked two days' pay for protesting the handling of asbestos in the building.
6 months ago
Philadelphia public school teachers sue school district
9 months ago

Father says teen killed in Philadelphia mass shooting saved his son's life

The father of a 13-year-old boy who was wounded in a Fourth of July mass shooting in Philadelphia, said 15-year-old Daujan Brown, died trying to protect his child.
9 months ago
Father says teen killed in Philadelphia mass shooting saved his son's life
10 months ago

14-year-old shot and killed on Philadelphia subway platform

A teenager was fatally shot on a SEPTA platform in Philadelphia on Saturday, according to police.
10 months ago
14-year-old shot and killed on Philadelphia subway platform
1 year ago

1 inmate in custody after disguising himself as woman, 1 at large after Philadelphia jail breach: Police

One of the two inmates who had escaped the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center has been taken into custody, police said Thursday night.
1 year ago
1 inmate in custody, 1 still at large after Philadelphia jail breach: Police
1 year ago

Woman arrested in connection with Philly jailbreak

Police said they apprehended a woman who was recorded on a phone call with one of the two fugitives.
1 year ago
Woman arrested in connection with Philly jailbreak
1 year ago

Philadelphia schools temporarily close after asbestos detected

The School District of Philadelphia announced on Friday that a high school and an elementary school would close after asbestos was found.
1 year ago
Philadelphia schools temporarily close after asbestos detected
1 year ago

2 more Philadelphia schools temporarily closing after asbestos detected

Two Philadelphia schools are immediately closing due to asbestos concerns amid a districtwide review of records on the potentially hazardous mineral fiber.
1 year ago
2 more schools in this city to temporarily close after asbestos detected
1 year ago

Philadelphia's water safe to drink and use: Officials

The city's drinking water will not be affected by a chemical spill near the Delaware River, according to an update from the Philadelphia Department of Water.
1 year ago
Philadelphia's water safe to drink and use: Officials
2 years ago

Philadelphia reaches a 'devastating' 300 homicides for the year

Philadelphia, which is battling an epidemic of gun violence, has reached 300 homicides for the year, police said.
2 years ago
City reaches a 'devastating' 300 homicides for the year
2 years ago

2 minors surrender to police in connection with beating death of 73-year-old Philadelphia man

Police said they are seeking seven suspects total in connection with the June 24 attack.
2 years ago
2 minors surrender in connection with beating death of 73-year-old man
2 years ago

Philadelphia police release images of 73-year-old man being attacked

Investigators are hoping to identify a group of teenagers seen on video attacking a 73-year-old man who later died from injuries.
2 years ago
Philadelphia police release images of 73-year-old man being attacked
2 years ago

Arrest warrants issued for 2 suspects in Philadelphia mass shooting: Prosecutor

At least two suspects in a mass shooting Saturday night Philadelphia are expected to be charged as early as Monday afternoon, according to prosecutors.
2 years ago
Arrest warrants issued for 2 suspects in Philadelphia mass shooting: Prosecutor
2 years ago

5 suspects in custody after carjacking lawmaker

Authorities said congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon’s car was taken from her at gunpoint in Philadelphia. The car was found in Delaware, and she was not physically hurt in the incident.
2 years ago
5 suspects in custody after carjacking lawmaker
3 years ago

Gun violence continues in Philadelphia after 11 shot in 24 hours

Gun violence in Philadelphia was prominent over the weekend after 11 people were shot in a 24-hour period, according to police.
3 years ago
Gun violence continues in Philadelphia after 11 shot in 24 hours
3 years ago

Off-duty Philadelphia police officer under investigation for DUI after driving car into occupied house

Off-duty Philadelphia police officer under investigation for DUI after driving car into occupied house
3 years ago
Woman injured, dog killed after off-duty police officer drives car into house
4 years ago

Philadelphia police evade gunfire to rescue victims as bullets fly at large block party

Five people were injured, including three teenagers.
4 years ago
Police evade gunfire to rescue victims as bullets fly at large block party
4 years ago

Alleged hit man charged with killing 4 in 'wanton, violent crimes,' says Philadelphia DA

An alleged "contract killer" has been charged with four counts of murder that took place in 2018 and 2019, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
4 years ago
Alleged hit man charged with killing 4 in 'wanton, violent crimes'
4 years ago

Marchers in Philadelphia's Mummers Parade accused of wearing blackface

Two men were accused of wearing blackface at the annual Mummers Parade in Philadelphia.
4 years ago
Marchers in Philadelphia's Mummers Parade accused of wearing blackface
4 years ago

Danielle Outlaw becomes Philadelphia's 1st black woman police commissioner amid city's recent police scandals

“It’s not us versus them,” Philadelphia’s first black female police commissioner, Danielle Outlaw, said at a press conference on Monday.
4 years ago
Philadelphia's 1st black woman commissioner named amid city's recent police scandals
4 years ago

Politician 'stunned' by shootings of 2-year-old, 11-month-old looks to combat Philadelphia violence

A 2-year-old girl was shot dead in her home less than 24 hours after an 11-month-old boy was shot and critically injured while in a car.
4 years ago
Philadelphia politician 'stunned' by recent shootings looks to combat gun violence
4 years ago

2-year-old shot dead in Philadelphia day after 11-month-old survives being shot 4 times

A 2-year-old child was shot and killed one day after an 11-month-old was shot four times.
4 years ago
2-year-old shot dead in Philadelphia day after 11-month-old shot 4 times
5 years ago

'Extensive' probe into Philadelphia police standoff to take months

Six offers were shot in Wednesday's hours-long standoff in Philadelphia. All survived.
5 years ago
'Extensive' probe into Philly police standoff to take months
5 years ago

Philadelphia police shooting suspect charged

The suspected gunman who unleashed a torrent of bullets at Philadelphia police while barricaded indoors was charged Saturday with attempted murder, court records show.
5 years ago
Philadelphia police shooting suspect charged
5 years ago

Suspected shooter in Philadelphia standoff charged with attempted murder

Maurice Hill, the suspected shooter in the Philadelphia shootout, was charged with attempted murder.
5 years ago
Suspected shooter in Philadelphia standoff charged with attempted murder
5 years ago

Man scales outside of 19-floor apartment building to escape fire in Philadelphia

A man scaled down the outside of a 19-floor building to escape a fire Thursday night in Philadelphia.
5 years ago
Man scales outside of 19-floor apartment building to escape fire in Philadelphia
5 years ago

Philadelphia police chief inspector's son, 20, shot dead: 'Our hearts are broken'

Nicholas Flacco, 20, was shot in the chest and died Saturday night.
5 years ago
'Our hearts are broken': Police chief inspector's son, 20, shot dead
7 years ago

Philly councilman 'expected to fully heal' after being stabbed near his home

A Philadelphia councilman is "expected to fully heal" after he was stabbed during an attempted robbery near his home Wednesday night.
7 years ago
Philly councilman 'expected to fully heal' after being stabbed near his home
7 years ago

Judge orders prosecutors to charge Amtrak engineer in crash

A Philadelphia judge has ordered prosecutors to criminally charge the speeding Amtrak engineer involved in a derailment that killed eight people and injured about 200.
7 years ago
Judge orders prosecutors to charge Amtrak engineer in crash
7 years ago

Index: 2 commuter trains collide near Philadelphia

ABC News' David Muir reports the stories people have been buzzing about.
7 years ago
Index: 2 commuter trains collide near Philadelphia
7 years ago

Philadelphia Transit Strike Comes to an End

The largest city in the battleground state of Pennsylvania will have mass transit running on Election Day.
7 years ago
Philadelphia Transit Strike Comes to an End
8 years ago

Philadelphia Gunman Nicholas Glenn Was 'Well Known' to Police, 'Hell-Bent' on Hurting Others

The suspect in the shooting rampage has been identified as Nicholas Glenn.
8 years ago
Philadelphia Gunman Was 'Well Known' to Police, 'Hell-Bent' on Hurting Others