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Man found with 'nonsurvivable' shot to the head in Chinatown alley: police
Authorities say a 38-year-old man was critically wounded when gun shots erupted during an argument near a club in Chinatown. A man is fighting for his life after a shooting erupted in Philadelphia's Chinatown early Wednesday morning. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found a man lying unresponsive in an alley on the 1000 block of Appletree Street around 3 a.m. The 38-year-old victim was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, which police described as "nonsurvivable." He was transported to a local hospital in very critical condition. MORE HEADLINES: Police say the man was...…Authorities say a 38-year-old man was critically wounded when gun shots erupted during an argument near a club in Chinatown. A man is fighting for his life after a shooting erupted in Philadelphia's Chinatown early Wednesday morning. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found a man lying unresponsive in an alley on the 1000 block of Appletree Street around 3 a.m. The 38-year-old victim was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, which police described as "nonsurvivable." He was transported to a local hospital in very critical condition. MORE HEADLINES: Police say the man was...WW…
Biker accused of kicking windshield, pulling gun on driver during altercation in Center City charged
Philadelphia police say a person has been arrested after a motorcycle rider was caught on video kicking in the back windshield of a vehicle during an altercation with a woman Sunday night. Authorities have arrested a biker who they say was recorded kicking in the windshield of a car with two children inside and pulling a gun on a driver during an altercation in Philadelphia. Cody Heron, 26, was arrested at his home in Frankford for the violent outburst that happened Sunday on the 1400 block of South Penn Square. Interim First Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said investigators...…Philadelphia police say a person has been arrested after a motorcycle rider was caught on video kicking in the back windshield of a vehicle during an altercation with a woman Sunday night. Authorities have arrested a biker who they say was recorded kicking in the windshield of a car with two children inside and pulling a gun on a driver during an altercation in Philadelphia. Cody Heron, 26, was arrested at his home in Frankford for the violent outburst that happened Sunday on the 1400 block of South Penn Square. Interim First Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said investigators...WW…
3 officers shot, suspect dead after incident in Northeast Philadelphia: police
Acting Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Stanford provides an update after three officers were shot in NE Philly. Three Philadelphia police officers were ambushed by gunfire while responding to a shooting Wednesday night in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said. Police were called to a property on the 7500 block of Whitaker Avenue around 7 p.m. after investigators say a 12-year-old boy reported to police that his father had shot his uncle. Investigators say a father and his juvenile son were arguing when the boy's uncle stepped in and began to argue with the father....…Acting Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Stanford provides an update after three officers were shot in NE Philly. Three Philadelphia police officers were ambushed by gunfire while responding to a shooting Wednesday night in Northeast Philadelphia, authorities said. Police were called to a property on the 7500 block of Whitaker Avenue around 7 p.m. after investigators say a 12-year-old boy reported to police that his father had shot his uncle. Investigators say a father and his juvenile son were arguing when the boy's uncle stepped in and began to argue with the father....WW…
Man accused of sexually assaulting ponies at Carousel Park and Equestrian Center
New Castle County police say they have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting ponies at the Carousel Park and Equestrian Center. According to police, on multiple occasions Carousel Park staff reported arriving at work to find New Castle County lesson ponies with cords tied around their legs just above the hoof. Investigators say one of these incidents resulted in a 17-year-old black and white mare having an injury to her rear legs and difficulty walking. Detectives discovered a similar incident had also been reported in September of 2019, which involved a...…New Castle County police say they have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting ponies at the Carousel Park and Equestrian Center. According to police, on multiple occasions Carousel Park staff reported arriving at work to find New Castle County lesson ponies with cords tied around their legs just above the hoof. Investigators say one of these incidents resulted in a 17-year-old black and white mare having an injury to her rear legs and difficulty walking. Detectives discovered a similar incident had also been reported in September of 2019, which involved a...WW…
ATF: Group caught on video stealing from Delaware gun store
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says there's a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the theft of 35 firearms from a Newark, Del., business. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says there's a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the theft of 35 firearms from a Newark, Delaware, business. According to investigators, at approximately 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, a group of five suspects broke into the American Sportsman, located on...…The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says there's a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the theft of 35 firearms from a Newark, Del., business. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says there's a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the theft of 35 firearms from a Newark, Delaware, business. According to investigators, at approximately 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, a group of five suspects broke into the American Sportsman, located on...WW…
City leaders denounce group defending Columbus statue in South Philadelphia
City officials have denounced the actions of the group who spent the weekend defending the statue. City leaders have denounced the actions of a group of people who spent the weekend and early hours of Monday morning defending the Christopher Columbus statue in Marconi Plaza. Those guarding the statue against vandalism were countered on Sunday by groups who denounced the contentious historical figure. Despite some tense moments and profane comments, the crowds remained mostly tame. Police reportedly arrested at least two people for disorderly conduct. One...…City officials have denounced the actions of the group who spent the weekend defending the statue. City leaders have denounced the actions of a group of people who spent the weekend and early hours of Monday morning defending the Christopher Columbus statue in Marconi Plaza. Those guarding the statue against vandalism were countered on Sunday by groups who denounced the contentious historical figure. Despite some tense moments and profane comments, the crowds remained mostly tame. Police reportedly arrested at least two people for disorderly conduct. One...WW…
Montgomery County Commissioner responds to backlash over criticism of Black Lives Matter
Montgomery County Commissioner Joseph Gale responded Sunday to the recent backlash he faced after making controversial comments about the Black Lives Matter organization. Montgomery County Commissioner Joseph Gale responded Sunday to the recent backlash he faced after making controversial comments about the Black Lives Matter organization. Last week Gale called the organization a "radical left-wing hate group" that is "perpetrating urban domestic terror." The statement drew the ire of Montgomery County officials and residents alike who joined in denouncing Gale. Philadelphia 76ers...…Montgomery County Commissioner Joseph Gale responded Sunday to the recent backlash he faced after making controversial comments about the Black Lives Matter organization. Montgomery County Commissioner Joseph Gale responded Sunday to the recent backlash he faced after making controversial comments about the Black Lives Matter organization. Last week Gale called the organization a "radical left-wing hate group" that is "perpetrating urban domestic terror." The statement drew the ire of Montgomery County officials and residents alike who joined in denouncing Gale. Philadelphia 76ers...WW…
Amber Alert for missing children in Lebanon County canceled
Pennsylvania State Police say an Amber Alert for two missing children in Lebanon County has been canceled after the children have been found safe. According to police, they were searching for two boys, ages 6 and 11, who were abducted by Luis DeJesus-Arroyo, 29, around 9 p.m. Friday night. Police say DeJesus-Arroyo has been taken into custody. No other details have been released. ___ For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app. DOWNLOAD: …Pennsylvania State Police say an Amber Alert for two missing children in Lebanon County has been canceled after the children have been found safe. According to police, they were searching for two boys, ages 6 and 11, who were abducted by Luis DeJesus-Arroyo, 29, around 9 p.m. Friday night. Police say DeJesus-Arroyo has been taken into custody. No other details have been released. ___ For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app. DOWNLOAD: WW…
'So far, so good': Philadelphia not seeing rise in coronavirus cases in wake of protests
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley joined Good Day to discuss how protests are impacting the city's coronavirus response. Nearly a week after a large protest to denounce police brutality in the wake of the police custody death of George Floyd saw thousands of Philadelphians gather tightly together, some are concerned that the marches could lead to an uptick in new coronavirus cases. Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said on Good Day Friday morning that despite the closeness, Philadelphia has not seen a surge in new cases. "There's a lot of reason to...…Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley joined Good Day to discuss how protests are impacting the city's coronavirus response. Nearly a week after a large protest to denounce police brutality in the wake of the police custody death of George Floyd saw thousands of Philadelphians gather tightly together, some are concerned that the marches could lead to an uptick in new coronavirus cases. Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said on Good Day Friday morning that despite the closeness, Philadelphia has not seen a surge in new cases. "There's a lot of reason to...WW…
Video: Suspects open fire on group seconds after school bus drives through Philly neighborhood
Shocking video captured the moment a barrage of gunfire rang out in broad daylight, targeting a group of people standing by in a Philadelphia neighborhood. Shocking video captured the moment a barrage of gunfire rang out in broad daylight, which police say targeted a group of people in a Philadelphia neighborhood. Two masked suspects armed with semi-automatic guns are seen rushing out of a vehicle before firing several shots on the 6200 block of Mascher Street Monday afternoon. A school bus drives by just moments before the shooting erupts. It is unclear if any students were on the bus at...…Shocking video captured the moment a barrage of gunfire rang out in broad daylight, targeting a group of people standing by in a Philadelphia neighborhood. Shocking video captured the moment a barrage of gunfire rang out in broad daylight, which police say targeted a group of people in a Philadelphia neighborhood. Two masked suspects armed with semi-automatic guns are seen rushing out of a vehicle before firing several shots on the 6200 block of Mascher Street Monday afternoon. A school bus drives by just moments before the shooting erupts. It is unclear if any students were on the bus at...WW…