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Stabbing in Rittenhouse Square leaves City Park Ranger injured, Philadelphia police say

A City Park Ranger is among four people injured in three stabbing incidents across Philadelphia on Sunday.

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Stabbing in Rittenhouse Square leaves City Park Ranger injured, Philadelphia police say​

By Tom Ignudo

Updated on: September 1, 2024 / 11:18 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A City Park Ranger was stabbed in the head during a scuffle with another man in Rittenhouse Square on Sunday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.

The 40-year-old park ranger is among four people injured in three separate stabbings across the city on Sunday, according to police.

Police said a 40-year-old man working as a City Park Ranger was stabbed in the head near his right eye during a scuffle with a man at the 1800 block of Walnut Street. It happened just after 4:15 p.m.

The 40-year-old was taken to Jefferson Hospital and placed in stable condition. An arrest was made and a weapon was recovered, authorities said.

In Kensington, police said a 27-year-old man was stabbed in the right forearm inside a deli and a 63-year-old man was also injured with a cut to his head at around 4 p.m. The stabbing happened on the 2700 block of Kensington Avenue. Both men were taken to Temple University Hospital and placed in stable condition, according to police.








Early Sunday morning, a 41-year-old woman walked into the hospital with two stab wounds in her upper right back. She was placed in stable condition, according to police. The stabbing happened on South Dewey Street in Southwest Philly just before 5 a.m.

No arrests have been made in the stabbings in Kensington or Southwest Philadelphia, police said.

Anyone with information about the stabbings is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

 

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Man shot, killed near crowded bars, restaurants in Philadelphia

Philadelphia police are searching for the shooter wanted for gunning down a man near a crowded street in Old City.

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Man shot, killed near crowded bars, restaurants in Philadelphia​

By Stephanie Ballesteros, Ryan Hughes

Updated on: September 5, 2024 / 4:39 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia police are searching for the suspect wanted for fatally shooting a man in Old City, near several crowded bars and restaurants, on Wednesday night.

Police said 33-year-old Michael Clemens was fatally shot around 11:30 p.m. at South 2nd and Chestnut streets.

"I heard a couple pops, and I was pretty darn sure they were gunshots," said Connor Morris, who lives around the corner.

"That is so weird because this always be like a safe place for everybody and that is so sad," said Anester Spence, who works in the city.

Surveillance video shows Clemens approaching the driver's side of a car, the door then opens and Clemens falls to the ground.







"In this area, you don't really hear of that that much," Morris said. "Obviously, with the tourism, the homeless is a big thing out here, but shootings are more rare."

Clemens was shot multiple times in the neck, chest and torso. He was taken to Jefferson Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after midnight.

Police said the shooter drove away, and no arrests have been made.

Police were back at the scene Thursday afternoon, canvassing the block, still working to determine a motive.




At least five shots were fired from a semi-automatic weapon, police said.

Officers found a handgun next to Clemens, but it's unclear if it was his or somebody else's.

"It's a tragedy, it's very rare to see this type of activity in Old City," said Job Itzkowitz, the executive director of Old City District, which works to enhance the community.

Itzkowitz said he spent part of Thursday helping police obtain surveillance video.

One bullet also hit a restaurant's window and another pierced a chair on the sidewalk, but Itzkowitz is assuring everyone this neighborhood is still safe.

"So hopefully one incident won't be scaring customers away. We welcome millions of tourists here, people from the region every year and we'll continue to keep Old City a safe neighborhood," he said.

Now, tourists and those who live and work in the area are eager to learn why this happened.




"You got a lot of tourists going around this area as well, so not good for anybody's safety in that aspect," Morris said.

 

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Philadelphia shooting injures 7 people; 2 in critical condition after suspect fired over 50 rounds, police say

A shooting in North Philadelphia injured seven people, two of them critically, on Saturday morning, Philadelphia police said.

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Philadelphia shooting injures 7 people; 2 in critical condition after suspect fired over 50 rounds, police say​

By Terra Sullivan, Kyle Burton, Ross DiMattei

Updated on: October 19, 2024 / 6:53 AM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

Police are searching for a single suspect who may have fired over 50 shots in a shooting that injured seven people in North Philadelphia.

The shooting happened just after 3:30 a.m. Saturday.

Police set up two crime scenes – one on the 2500 block of North Jessup Street and a second around the corner at 11th and Cumberland streets.

One of the victims is a 17-year-old girl who was shot in the chest. All were taken to Temple University Hospital. Two people were placed in critical condition and the other five are expected to survive, police said at the scene.

Philadelphia police were investigating the motive for the shooting.




Police believe the shooter was a juvenile male dressed in all black clothing, Capt. Shaun Butts said at the scene.

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Philadelphia police investigating 4 weekend shootings that left man dead, 3 others injured

Philadelphia police are investigating four shootings, including three that happened in West Philly over the weekend.

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Philadelphia police investigating 4 weekend shootings that left man dead, 3 others injured​

By Laura Fay

November 24, 2024 / 4:49 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia

Philadelphia police are investigating four shootings that happened over the weekend, according to the department.

A 28-year-old man was killed after he was shot just before 2 a.m. Saturday on the 1100 block of East Erie Avenue in Philadelphia's Harrowgate neighborhood, police said. The victim was shot multiple times and was transported by a private car to St. Christopher's Hospital, according to police, who said the shooting followed an argument. No arrests have been made.

There is a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case.


A 62-year-old man was shot twice on the 1700 block of North 42nd Street in West Philadelphia around 9:05 p.m. Saturday. He was taken to Presbyterian Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition. The shooting victim is being held as a prisoner, and police are also searching for the driver of a red sedan that was seen leaving the scene, police said.

At about 10:54 p.m. Saturday, a 20-year-old man was shot three times on the 6100 block of Market Street, also in West Philadelphia, according to police. He was taken to Presbyterian Hospital and listed in stable condition, police said. No arrests have been made.







A 44-year-old man is in stable condition after he was shot multiple times just after 1:30 a.m. Sunday on the 1300 block of South 54th Street in the Kingsessing section of Southwest Philadelphia. He was taken to Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Cedar Avenue and later transferred to Presbyterian Hospital, where is listed in stable condition, police said. No arrests have been made and no weapons were recovered.

Police ask anyone with information to call their tipline at 216-686-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can remain anonymous.

 

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Man killed after over 20 shots fired in West Philadelphia

A 33-year-old man was shot and killed on the 5200 block of Market Street, Philadelphia police said.

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Man killed after over 20 shots fired in West Philadelphia​

By Joe Brandt

November 26, 2024 / 7:40 AM EST / CBS Philadelphia

Police are searching for two men after another man was shot and killed in West Philadelphia early Tuesday.

The shooting happened just before midnight on the 5200 block of Market Street.

Police officers from the 18th and 19th districts were on patrol near the block when they heard the shots and got to the scene in seconds, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.


The officers then found the victim, a 33-year-old man, down on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds in his legs and chest. Officers took him to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 12:06 a.m.

Police found 21 shell casings at the scene. Investigators are looking at whether more than one gun may have been used in the incident.







Two men were seen fleeing the scene heading north on Lindenwood Street.

"It appears that he was the intended target, due to the fact that he was hit multiple times, and all the spent shell casings are in very close proximity to where the victim was found laying," Small added.

The motive of the shooting was not clear. Police are speaking with a witness who joined the victim at Penn Presbyterian and are looking for footage from several surveillance cameras on the block.

"In the 5200 block of Market Street there are numerous businesses, and most of these businesses do have surveillance cameras," Small said. There are also real-time crime cameras about half a block from where the shooting took place, he added.

 

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Five shot in Philadelphia's Feltonville section, one person killed

The quintuple shooting, which left one person dead, happened around 5:30 a.m. at East Wyoming Avenue and D Street in North Philadelphia.

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Five shot in Philadelphia's Feltonville section, one person killed​

By Alexandra Simon, Ross DiMattei

Updated on: December 15, 2024 / 8:58 AM EST / CBS Philadelphia

Philadelphia Police say one person has died and four others were shot early Sunday morning in the city's Feltonville section.

The quintuple shooting happened around 5:30 a.m. at the intersection of East Wyoming Avenue and D Street.

CBS News Philadelphia has reached out to police for more information on the victims and what led up to the shooting.

As of 7 a.m., multiple police officers were still positioned at the scene. While several shell casings were visible on the sidewalk, police said a majority of the shell casings related to the shooting were found inside a nearby bar. It's believed that the shots were fired inside that small bar, which is located on the upper floor of a building near the intersection.

Earlier Sunday morning, a triple shooting at a North Philadelphia sports bar left one person dead. The two other victims were hospitalized with unknown injuries.

 

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Triple shooting at Philadelphia bar leaves 1 dead, police say

Police said one person died and two others were hospitalized after a shooting at a North Philadelphia bar early Sunday morning.

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Triple shooting at Philadelphia bar leaves 1 dead, police say​

By Matthew Cavallo

Updated on: December 15, 2024 / 8:58 AM EST / CBS Philadelphia

One person is dead and two others are injured after a shooting at Henny's Sports Bar in the Allegheny West section of Philadelphia, police say.

Philadelphia Police officers were called to the location on the 2700 block of North 29th Street just after 1 a.m. where they found a victim deceased in the bar. Officers said the two other victims were transported to local hospitals, though their condition is unknown.

It's unclear what led up to the incident and whether or not the suspect involved is in custody.

 

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Mayor Parker says Philadelphia "should not have to live this way" after 24 people shot over weekend

Philadelphia Mayor Parker said in total, 24 people were shot over the weekend in 11 separate shootings and four people were killed.

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Philadelphia Mayor Parker to address city violence after more than 20 shot over the weekend​

By Alexandra Simon

December 16, 2024 / 8:47 AM EST / CBS Philadelphia

After nearly two-dozen people were shot in Philadelphia over the weekend, Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials are set to address the spate of violence during a press conference Monday morning.

CBS News Philadelphia will carry the mayor's remarks live at 11:30 a.m. in the video player above.

From Friday night until Sunday evening, police said they launched investigations into 10 different shootings that killed three people and injured 19 others.

The first fatal shooting happened on Saturday night when a young man in his 20s was shot and killed on the 600 block of North 32nd Street. Another man was shot at the scene and taken to the hospital.

In a span of less than five hours Sunday morning, Philadelphia Police responded to two more shootings with multiple victims.


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The first happened around 1 a.m. on the 2700 block of North 29th Street. Three people were shot, and one person, a 48-year-old man, died at the scene.

Then around 5:30 a.m., a quintuple shooting near the intersection of D Street and Wyoming Avenue left a 23-year-old man dead. The four other victims ranged in age from 28 to 45 years old.

Friday night, three teenagers were shot near the Dilworth Park ice rink at City Hall after investigators believe a fight broke out between a group of young people. One of the victims, a 14-year-old boy, was shot in the face and listed in "critical condition" over the weekend. The two other victims were 14 and 15 years old.

Another teenage boy was detained in connection with the shooting, and on Saturday, Dec. 14, was charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, conspiracy and a weapons violation.


Police said they haven't made any arrests in connection with the other six shootings from over the weekend.

According to crime data reported by the Philadelphia Police Department, homicides are trending down in the city for 2024. From Jan. 1 to Dec. 16, 2024, 251 people were victims of homicide. This time last year, police reported 398 homicide victims.

The total number of homicide victims in 2023 was 410. Since 2007, the year 2021 saw the most homicides in Philadelphia, with 562.

 

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3 men injured after 3 separate shootings in Philadelphia on Christmas Eve, police say

Three men are expected to be OK after three separate shootings in North Philly, Northeast Philly and West Philly on Christmas Eve.

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3 men injured after 3 separate shootings in Philadelphia on Christmas Eve, police say​

By Taleisha Newbill

December 24, 2024 / 9:46 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia

Three men were injured after three separate shootings in Philadelphia on Christmas Eve.

The three shootings happened in North Philly, Northeast Philly and West Philly within minutes of each other, according to the release from Philadelphia Police.

All three men, two 18-year-olds and a 24-year-old, are listed as stable, police said.

The motives for all three shootings are unknown at this time.

Authorities said an 18-year-old man was shot once in the lower back on the 600 block of North 13th Street in North Philly around 7:46 p.m.







He was taken to Jefferson University Hospital by a private car and is expected to be OK.

No arrests were made and no weapons were recovered.

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Police said an 18-year-old man was shot in his right thigh in the area of Pennway Street and Cottman Avenue in Northeast Philly around 7:53 p.m.

He was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital and is expected to be OK.




Although there are no arrests at this time, two guns were recovered.

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A 24-year-old man was shot multiple times on the 3800 block of Wyalusing Avenue in West Philly around 7:55 p.m., according to police.

He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and is expected to be OK.

No arrests were made at this time and no weapons were recovered, police said.

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Philadelphia police urge anyone with information to call the Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-8270 or the anonymous tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). All tips are confidential.

 

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Homicides in Philadelphia dropped by 36% in 2024 as other crimes went down, police say

Numbers from the Philadelphia Police Department show crime is down for the first time since before the pandemic.

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Homicides in Philadelphia dropped by 36% in 2024 as other crimes went down, police say​

By Alicia Roberts

Updated on: December 30, 2024 / 11:22 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia

As we close out 2024, there are some encouraging numbers from the Philadelphia Police Department as crime numbers are down for the first time since before the pandemic.

Homicides as of Dec. 30, 2024 stand at 262 — a 36% decline from 2023 and the fewest lives lost since 2014.

According to police, shootings are down by 35%, robberies have fallen by 37% and stolen autos are down by 33%.

"We really focus our strategy on core areas where we have high levels of violence," Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.

Bethel credited targeted patrol strategies combined with federal and community partnerships to help restore pre-COVID safety levels.








"COVID took a while for us to get out of that COVID fog, right? And really, really set ourselves back up. The police department has been there through it all," Bethel said.

Retail theft was the only category that saw an increase. It's up by 21%, something Bethel said is purposeful as businesses are encouraged to better report these incidents. Bethel also said the number of crimes where a suspect is caught is up by more than 70% — a clear message to those up to no good.

"Yeah, I am sending a message to those doing harm in our community that we are going to stay focused, we are going to stay tenacious and go after them," Bethel said.

As for what's next, Bethel hopes residents and those who work and visit Philadelphia will use these numbers as a reason to believe change for the better is happening every day as their work continues.




"I think for the first time, we feel the energy back," Bethel said. "We feel hope in the city."

 

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Philadelphia police won't arrest kids for some low-level crimes starting next week. Here's what to know.

Instead of arresting juveniles, Philadelphia police say they'll become part of a new diversion program aimed at keeping kids out of the criminal justice system when possible.

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Philadelphia police won't arrest kids for some low-level crimes starting next week. Here's what to know.​

By Dan Snyder, Will Kenworthy

January 2, 2025 / 5:35 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia

Beginning Monday, Philadelphia police will no longer arrest juveniles for some lower-level crimes. Instead, they'll become part of a new diversion program aimed at keeping kids out of the criminal justice system when possible.

"Kids do kids stuff," Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Mike Cram said. "We were all there. We've all done stuff we shouldn't have done. And at some point, somebody did an intervention. And this is what that is."

Cram says the youth diversion plan is a follow-up to a similar program installed in Philadelphia schools, where Commissioner Kevin Bethel headed up safety before assuming his role with the Philadelphia Police Department. Cram told CBS News Philadelphia that before the schools program, PPD was "averaging about 1,500 arrests a year in schools."

Last year, Cram says there were a little over 100.

But the new program, police say, isn't about letting kids off the hook for serious offenses.







"You're out doing carjackings, you're getting locked up. That's not changing," Cram said. "The shootings, homicides, robberies and all, that doesn't change."

Instead, the department seeks to divert children from the criminal justice system when they are involved in lower-tier crimes. According to Cram, they have divided that into three tiers.

The first tier involves the lowest-level crimes, with Cram specifically pointing out disorderly conduct. In these cases, Cram says an officer will release that juvenile and they can then be referred to community programs to get any help they may need.

The second tier, Cram says, involves things like retail theft or vandalism. In these cases, the officers drive the offenders home or to one of the city's curfew centers. There will also be a mandatory referral to those community programs.




"I don't care where you're from, if a cop brought you home and dropped you off and told your parents what you did, that's the worst punishment in the world, right? So this is just another form of that, just more formalized," Cram said.

The third and final tier is mainly reserved for 10-to-12-year-olds who have committed more serious crimes. Cram says these can include car thefts and burglaries. In these cases, Cram says kids will still be processed through the city's Juvenile Assessment Center, and a Youth Services Officer will then decide about diversion.

Also included in the third tier are 10-to-17-year-olds involved in some simple assault cases, which would also be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Cram says the goal is to keep young people from being unnecessarily exposed to the criminal justice system and find a way to put them on a better path.

"How can we keep kids out of the system and then get them into a productive way of life?" Cram said.

Rickey Duncan, the director of the youth program New Options, More Opportunities, says he was part of the conversations over the diversion program and notes that arrests can have lasting effects on young people.

"Not to have to put handcuffs on, sitting behind a police car. It's positive, it's very important," Duncan said.

 

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4 officers injured after illegal car meetup leads to pursuit, crash, shots fired in North Philadelphia

Philadelphia Police said four officers were hospitalized overnight after breaking up an illegal car meetup in the city's Wynnefield Heights neighborhood.

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4 officers injured after illegal car meetup leads to pursuit, crash, shots fired in North Philadelphia​

By Matthew Cavallo

Updated on: January 12, 2025 / 11:17 AM EST / CBS Philadelphia

Four Philadelphia Police officers are recovering in the hospital after breaking up an illegal car meetup late Saturday night.

Inspector D F Pace said that just before midnight, officers were called to the Target shopping center on the 4000 block of Monument Road in the city's Wynnefield Heights neighborhood after getting reports that numerous cars were drag racing and doing donuts.

Pace said police began to disperse the cars when several vehicles began driving in a reckless manner in various directions. Pace said officers tried to contain and stop as many cars as they could, but the vehicles started taking off at an "extremely high rate of speed."

According to Pace, some of those cars started speeding toward police vehicles, which caused the officers to veer off the road to avoid being hit. Two officers in one police cruiser and a sergeant in another cruiser ended up crashing into polls and buildings at West Tioga and North Broad streets.

Police were able to locate the vehicle that caused the accident at nearby 17th and Ontario streets. A search is currently underway for the suspected driver, who is known by police.







The three officers injured in the crash were transported to Temple University Medical Center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Pace said the officers had injuries to their legs, ankles and feet, and will undergo MRIs to determine if they have any broken bones.

An additional vehicle that was at the car meet was stopped for reckless driving near the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The driver was taken into custody.

Pace said officers were able to get tag numbers from several cars that fled the scene and will be looking for the drivers as the investigation continues. Four people were arrested at the scene where the car meetup was held and face numerous charges including reckless driving and serious assault on a police officer.

A few hours later around 3 a.m., Philadelphia officers attempted to stop a red Chevrolet Camaro that they believe was connected to the car meetup. Once officers surrounded the vehicle, Pace said the operator went into reverse and struck an officer. At least one police officer fired their weapon in the direction of the car, though Pace said it's unknown exactly how many shots were fired.




"It's unclear whether that driver of that vehicle was intentional in striking that officer and attempting to run that officer down, or whether it was while in the process of trying to elude officers," Pace said. "We just don't know that yet."

The Camaro then sped away, though police said it's unclear if anyone in the car was hit. The officer struck by the vehicle is in the hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

 

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2 taken to the hospital after dog attack in West Philadelphia; police searching for remaining dogs

Police are asking the public to avoid Fairmount Park after a group of dogs attacked multiple people, sending two of them to the hospital Friday.

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2 taken to the hospital after dog attack in West Philadelphia; police searching for remaining dogs​

By Jessica MacAulay

January 11, 2025 / 4:47 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia

Two men were taken to the hospital after they were attacked by a pack of "vicious dogs" in West Philadelphia early Friday morning, according to police.

Just after 2:20 a.m. Friday, police were notified about a group of "vicious dogs" in West Philadelphia near the 3600 block of Chamounix Drive. After discovering a pack of pit bulls in the area, investigators called the Animal Care & Control Team, who attempted to contain the dogs with a dog noose, police said.

However, the dogs turned on the ACCT officer and began to attack him, while another dog charged a 39-year-old police officer. According to police, the officer fired his weapon in response but missed the dog.

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After the gunfire, the dogs dispersed into the woods. Police said officers were able to capture one of the dogs.

Roughly four hours later, around 6:30 a.m., police were notified that two dogs attacked two men in the area of 2200 Chamounix Drive.

Police said the men, a 61-year-old and a 60-year-old, were taken to two area hospitals. The 61-year-old was taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital in critical condition, police said. The 60-year-old was taken to Lankenau Hospital and has since been treated and released, police said.







According to police, investigators found and secured another dog.

Authorities are urging everyone to steer clear of Fairmount Park while they search for the remaining dogs. If you think you've seen the animals, you're asked to call 911.

 

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2 teens among 6 injured in 4 separate Philadelphia shootings on Monday night, police say

Two teens were among the six people injured in four separate shootings in different Philadelphia neighborhoods on Monday night, police said.

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2 teens among 6 injured in 4 separate Philadelphia shootings on Monday night, police say​

By Tom Ignudo


March 10, 2025 / 10:07 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

Two teens were among the six people injured in four separate shootings in different Philadelphia neighborhoods on Monday night, police said.

A 14-year-old boy and a 37-year-old man were both shot in the city's Hunting Park neighborhood just after 7 p.m., according to police. The shooting happened on the 800 block of West Pike Street.

The 14-year-old was shot twice in the right arm, while the 37-year-old was struck in the left leg, police said. The teen and man were each placed in stable condition after arriving at Temple University Hospital by a private vehicle, according to police.

In West Philadelphia's Belmont section, a 15-year-old boy and a 20-year-old woman were shot, police said. The shooting happened on the 1100 block of North 42nd Street at 7:07 p.m.

The 15-year-old boy was shot in the left arm, while the 20-year-old woman suffered a graze wound to the chest, police said.







The 20-year-old woman showed up to Lankenau Medical Center in a private vehicle. She was placed in stable condition, according to police. The vehicle is being held for investigation. The 15-year-old was placed in stable condition at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

Also in West Philly, a 28-year-old man was shot in the head on the 300 block of North 52nd Street just before 6:30 p.m., according to police. The 28-year-old was placed in stable condition at Penn Presbyterian, police said.

In North Philadelphia, a male was shot in his lower abdomen on the 3100 block of North 22nd Street, police said. The shooting happened just after 8:15 p.m.

Police said the male was placed in extremely critical condition.




Police said they arrested someone in connection to the shooting on North 22nd Street, but didn't recover a weapon. Police haven't made arrests in the three other shootings.

According to Philadelphia police, shooting incidents are down 28.5% in the past year. The number of shooting victims has dropped by 22.2% over that time span, police said.

 

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2 men dead, another injured in shootings in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood, police say

Two shootings within an hour of each other in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood left two men dead and another injured on Wednesday night, police said.

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2 men dead, another injured in shootings in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood, police say​

By Tom Ignudo


Updated on: March 12, 2025 / 11:37 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

Two shootings within an hour of each other in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood left two men dead and another injured on Wednesday night, police said.

The first shooting happened at 6 p.m. on the 1000 block of Wagner Avenue, according to police.

A 22-year-old man was shot multiple times in the chest and head, police said. A 19-year-old was shot in his right hip, right hand and right buttock.

The 22-year-old was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center and pronounced dead, while the 19-year-old was placed in stable condition, police said.

Roughly 30 minutes after that shooting, a 23-year-old man was shot three times in the abdomen and once in the back on the 4800 block of North 11th Street.








The 23-year-old was taken to Einstein Medical Center by a private vehicle and pronounced dead at 6:56 p.m., according to police.

So far, no arrests have been made in either shooting, and no weapons have been recovered, police said.

The shootings are under investigation.

 

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13 shot, 2 killed as violent weekend in Philadelphia hits teens hard: "It should not have to be this way"

Philadelphia police responded to seven shootings over the weekend. Two people died.

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13 shot, 2 killed as violent weekend in Philadelphia hits teens hard: "It should not have to be this way"​

By Dan Snyder, Brad Nau

March 31, 2025 / 7:37 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

Warm weather is not something Philadelphia's Chief Public Safety Director looks forward to.

"I look at my app, I see what's the weather on Friday? Warm and sunny. Hate it," Adam Geer said at City Hall Monday afternoon. "Because I know that the reality of it is some young folks are going to come out and might get into some stuff."

It's something that happened across the city this weekend. According to police, their officers responded to seven shooting incidents between Friday and Sunday. In those incidents, two people were killed and 13 people were shot, seven of them juveniles.

"It should not have to be this way in our city," Mayor Cherelle Parker said. "People should not have to live this way."

Among the incidents were a shooting following an Eid al-Fitr celebration at the Liacouras Center near Temple University's campus. Police say one person was shot and 13 were arrested, two for firearms-related offenses.






"It's, it's, ready for war," said Parker, holding up a photo of one of the weapons police seized from a person at that scene.

There was also a shooting near 70th Street and Elmwood Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia that left a 17-year-old dead and a triple shooting outside Finley Recreation Center in the Mount Airy section of the city. Geer reflected on being at the scene of the rec center shooting after it was cleared by police.

"There were children back at play just feet away from where the shooting had occurred. And then there were chalk markers, about 17 of them on the gravel there," Geer said. "We cannot normalize that."

Parker and other city leaders acknowledged the progress made in combating gun violence. In 2024, homicides fell to their lowest level Philadelphia has seen since 2014. This year, homicides are down nearly 28% from this time last year. And shooting incidents overall continue to tick down, falling nearly 22% year-to-date.



Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel says the progress has been even greater with young people.

"We've reduced the number of young people under 18 who were killed by 38% and we're on a 50% trajectory this year," Bethel said.

City leaders say they will continue to make public safety a top priority and work to drive shootings down. On Monday, they called on community groups and family members to speak with young people. They also urged adults to call the city's 211 hotline to find out about city services available to give people more opportunity.

And despite the progress they've seen, Parker said the city has to keep pushing.

"You can have stats and data but it doesn't mean a thing if you don't feel good walking to the supermarket," Parker said.

Bethel said the police department is ready for the summer months and possible spikes in shootings. The department did not detail any specific plans.

 

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Man dead, 6 others shot in 3 separate Philadelphia shootings, police say

Seven people were shot in Philadelphia on Tuesday night in three separate shootings, including one where a man died in West Philly.

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Man dead, 6 others shot in 3 separate Philadelphia shootings, police say​

By
Tom Ignudo

April 29, 2025 / 11:12 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

Seven people were shot in Philadelphia on Tuesday night in three separate shootings, including one where a man died in West Philly.

The first shooting happened on the 5900 block of Ludlow Street in West Philadelphia just before 9 p.m.

Police said a man was shot and taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 9:06 p.m.

The shooting is under investigation by the Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit.

Later on Tuesday night, three people were shot in South Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood at around 9:30 p.m.







According to police, the shooting happened on the 1500 block of South Stanley Street.

The third shooting happened in North Philadelphia at around 10:30 p.m., according to police. Three people, including a boy, were shot on the 1500 block of Gratz Street. The three were taken to the hospital by police.

Temple University is urging students to avoid the area as police investigate the shooting.

The conditions of the six people struck by gunfire in North Philly and Grays Ferry were not immediately made available.




So far, no arrests have been made in any of the shootings, police said. The motives for each shooting remain unclear at this time

 

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Shooting in Southwest Philadelphia leaves man critically injured, 2 others wounded, police say

Philadelphia police said a suspect walked up to a home in Kingsessing and opened fire on three people sitting outside on Wednesday night.

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Shooting in Southwest Philadelphia leaves man critically injured, 2 others wounded, police say​

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Tom Ignudo

Updated on: April 30, 2025 / 11:25 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

A man was critically injured in a triple shooting in Southwest Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood on Wednesday night, police said.

Philadelphia Police Department Chief Inspector Scott Small said the shooting happened just off Woodland Avenue on the 1700 block of South 55th Street at around 9:30 p.m.

A man, whose age isn't known at this time, was shot in the face and chest, Small said. A 19-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man were each shot in the arm.

Small said the man was placed in critical condition at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. The two 19-year-olds are in stable condition.

The shooting was captured on surveillance camera from a nearby business.







Small said the video shows a gunman dressed in dark clothing with a mask walk up to the three people sitting outside a home on the 1700 block of South 55th Street and open fire at close range. Six spent shell casings from a semiautomatic weapon were found at the scene, Small said.

The man started to run away from the shooter, but then he collapsed. Small said the shooter then stood over the man and shot him several times. He appears to be the intended target, according to Small.

The shooter was seen heading south on 55th Street. Small said he was then seen heading eastbound through a breezeway from 55th Street.

Small said the 19-year-old woman struck by gunfire lives at the home where the shooting happened.




Police cameras and other cameras from residents in the area might've also recorded the shooting, according to Small.

The shooting is under investigation.

 

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1 woman dead, another woman injured after shooting in North Philadelphia, police say

One woman is dead and another woman is injured after a shooting on North Marshall Street in North Philadelphia Friday night.

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1 woman dead, another woman injured after shooting in North Philadelphia, police say​

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Taleisha Newbill

May 2, 2025 / 11:24 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

One woman is dead and another woman is injured after a shooting in North Philadelphia Friday night, police said.

Officers responded to a shooting on the 2400 block of North Marshall Street around 9:21 p.m. and found two women.

Police said one woman was taken to Temple University Hospital and was pronounced dead at 9:38 p.m. The other woman was also taken to Temple University Hospital by medics and is listed as critical.

Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector D F Pace told CBS News Philadelphia the woman who was killed was 24 years old and the woman in critical condition is 41 years old.

At this time, there is no motive and no arrests have been made. There is an active investigation with the Homicide Unit.







Pace said that they are looking for a male suspect who left the scene.

Police said a $20,000 reward is being offered for information that would lead to an arrest and a conviction.

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call the Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334.

 

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Toddler, child injured in separate West Philadelphia shootings, police say

A toddler and a child were both injured in separate shootings in West Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said.

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Toddler, child injured in separate West Philadelphia shootings, police say​

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Tom Ignudo,
Scott Jacobson, Kerri Corrado

Updated on: May 5, 2025 / 11:25 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

A toddler and a child were both injured in separate shootings in West Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said.

The first shooting happened on the 5200 block of Delancey Street at around 1:45 p.m., according to police.

Police said a 2-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen inside a home on Delancey Street. The 2-year-old was then taken to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and placed in critical condition. Investigators said that the shooting was self-inflicted.

Hours later, a 5- or 6-year-old girl was shot on the porch of a home on the 5900 block of Pine Street in West Philly just before 4:30 p.m., police said.

The girl was taken to CHOP and placed in stable condition, according to police.







So far, no arrests have been made in either shooting.