Dave Schratwieser reports on the escalating number of carjackings across Philadelphia, including several in Center City over the weekend. Carjackings right in the heart of Center City. Just proof the pilferers can strike anywhere, at any time. There is concern along Walnut Street in Center City Monday after a neighbor was carjacked at gunpoint just as he stepped out of his 2019 Audi SUV Easter Sunday night. "It’s a big concern. I mean, you can see the violence in the city is growing over the pandemic," stated David Macfarland. "I guess it can happen anywhere, so you always have to be...…Dave Schratwieser reports on the escalating number of carjackings across Philadelphia, including several in Center City over the weekend. Carjackings right in the heart of Center City. Just proof the pilferers can strike anywhere, at any time. There is concern along Walnut Street in Center City Monday after a neighbor was carjacked at gunpoint just as he stepped out of his 2019 Audi SUV Easter Sunday night. "It’s a big concern. I mean, you can see the violence in the city is growing over the pandemic," stated David Macfarland. "I guess it can happen anywhere, so you always have to be...WW…

Dave Schratwieser reports on the rise of carjackings across Philadelphia While shootings are plaguing Philadelphia, carjackings have skyrocketed during the pandemic, hitting nearly every neighborhood in the city, at all times of the day. And, police say the risk is the same, regardless of whether a person lives in Philly or is just driving in. Carjackings sweeping across the city at an alarming rate. It happened again early Wednesday morning in the Northeast when an Uber Eats delivery driver came face-to-face with two armed carjackers. The driver spoke with FOX 29’s Dave Schratwieser by...…Dave Schratwieser reports on the rise of carjackings across Philadelphia While shootings are plaguing Philadelphia, carjackings have skyrocketed during the pandemic, hitting nearly every neighborhood in the city, at all times of the day. And, police say the risk is the same, regardless of whether a person lives in Philly or is just driving in. Carjackings sweeping across the city at an alarming rate. It happened again early Wednesday morning in the Northeast when an Uber Eats delivery driver came face-to-face with two armed carjackers. The driver spoke with FOX 29’s Dave Schratwieser by...WW…

Philadelphia police say a Lyft driver who fell victim to an attempted carjacking shot the 14-year-old suspect. A Lyft driver who fell victim to an attempted carjacking shot the 14-year-old suspect, Philadelphia police say.  Neighbors on a quiet East Oak Lane block were still on edge Monday after gunfire had them scrambling from their beds this weekend. Police say two teens, ages 14 and 15, called for a Lyft ride on the 6600 block of North 7th Street, and when the driver arrived things quickly turned violent. According to police, the two attempted to take the 50-year-old driver's...…Philadelphia police say a Lyft driver who fell victim to an attempted carjacking shot the 14-year-old suspect. A Lyft driver who fell victim to an attempted carjacking shot the 14-year-old suspect, Philadelphia police say.  Neighbors on a quiet East Oak Lane block were still on edge Monday after gunfire had them scrambling from their beds this weekend. Police say two teens, ages 14 and 15, called for a Lyft ride on the 6600 block of North 7th Street, and when the driver arrived things quickly turned violent. According to police, the two attempted to take the 50-year-old driver's...WW…

A woman was arrested after a shooting and carjacking in Southwest Philadelphia led police on a pursuit that ended on the Atlantic City Expressway, authorities said Monday night. A woman was arrested after authorities say a shooting and carjacking in Southwest Philadelphia led police on a pursuit that ended on the Atlantic City Expressway.  It started on the 1900 block of South Ethan Street around 6 p.m. Monday. Police say a woman attempted to steal a car and when the owner intervened she allegedly fired four shots at him. About an hour later...…A woman was arrested after a shooting and carjacking in Southwest Philadelphia led police on a pursuit that ended on the Atlantic City Expressway, authorities said Monday night. A woman was arrested after authorities say a shooting and carjacking in Southwest Philadelphia led police on a pursuit that ended on the Atlantic City Expressway.  It started on the 1900 block of South Ethan Street around 6 p.m. Monday. Police say a woman attempted to steal a car and when the owner intervened she allegedly fired four shots at him. About an hour later...WW…

FOX 29's Steve Keeley has more as police investigate a gruesome discovery in Northeast Philadelphia. Hours after police found human remains inside a trash bag in the back of a U-Haul during a traffic stop in Northeast Philadelphia, police reported finding more body parts and evidence in a dumpster near a shopping center on Bustleton Avenue late Thursday night. It started with a call to police about a possible burglary and a U-Haul truck. It ended with a gruesome discovery after police pulled the truck over and the driver got out with a startling admission. "Gets out of the vehicle says he...…FOX 29's Steve Keeley has more as police investigate a gruesome discovery in Northeast Philadelphia. Hours after police found human remains inside a trash bag in the back of a U-Haul during a traffic stop in Northeast Philadelphia, police reported finding more body parts and evidence in a dumpster near a shopping center on Bustleton Avenue late Thursday night. It started with a call to police about a possible burglary and a U-Haul truck. It ended with a gruesome discovery after police pulled the truck over and the driver got out with a startling admission. "Gets out of the vehicle says he...WW…