Family members have identified the suspect who was shot and killed by Philadelphia police during a traffic stop on Thursday as 24-year-old James 'Poppie' Alexander. The family of a man who was on Wednesday said the man never fired at police and was trying to run away when he was gunned down.  FOX 29's spoke to family members who identified 24-year-old James Alexander as the man shot and killed by police on the 1500 block of West Somerville Avenue just before 7 p.m. Alexander was one of four passengers in a blue Kia that was pulled over by police for unspecified reasons....…Family members have identified the suspect who was shot and killed by Philadelphia police during a traffic stop on Thursday as 24-year-old James 'Poppie' Alexander. The family of a man who was on Wednesday said the man never fired at police and was trying to run away when he was gunned down.  FOX 29's spoke to family members who identified 24-year-old James Alexander as the man shot and killed by police on the 1500 block of West Somerville Avenue just before 7 p.m. Alexander was one of four passengers in a blue Kia that was pulled over by police for unspecified reasons....WW…

Lauren Dugan reports on the Philadelphia's efforts to clean a homeless encampment at the Center City PATCO station Philadelphia leaders asked a group of homeless people taking shelter in a Center City PATCO station to temporarily move their belongings so city sanitation workers could clean the underground corridors. The cleanup began Wednesday morning around 11 at 13th through 15th and Locust Streets. PATCO commuters scurry down the station steps at 15th and Locust, but before they board the train, many pass the homeless encampment that stretches to 12th Street underground. "In...…Lauren Dugan reports on the Philadelphia's efforts to clean a homeless encampment at the Center City PATCO station Philadelphia leaders asked a group of homeless people taking shelter in a Center City PATCO station to temporarily move their belongings so city sanitation workers could clean the underground corridors. The cleanup began Wednesday morning around 11 at 13th through 15th and Locust Streets. PATCO commuters scurry down the station steps at 15th and Locust, but before they board the train, many pass the homeless encampment that stretches to 12th Street underground. "In...WW…

Embaba Menegesteabe is Philadelphia's 80th homicide victim so far in 2021 after she succumbed to injuries sustained in a shooting in West Philadelphia last week. A 15-year-old girl who was shot in the head during a double shooting last week in West Philadelphia has died, FOX 29's Steve Keeley has learned. Embaba Menegesteabe was inside a car with her 20-year-old brother on the 6200 block of Chestnut Street last Tuesday around 3 p.m. when police say nearly 20 shots were fired at the car. MORE: Both victims were struck in the head by gunfire and taken to Penn Presbyterian...…Embaba Menegesteabe is Philadelphia's 80th homicide victim so far in 2021 after she succumbed to injuries sustained in a shooting in West Philadelphia last week. A 15-year-old girl who was shot in the head during a double shooting last week in West Philadelphia has died, FOX 29's Steve Keeley has learned. Embaba Menegesteabe was inside a car with her 20-year-old brother on the 6200 block of Chestnut Street last Tuesday around 3 p.m. when police say nearly 20 shots were fired at the car. MORE: Both victims were struck in the head by gunfire and taken to Penn Presbyterian...WW…

Dave Schratwieser reports on Philadelphia's surging homicide rate Two shootings in two separate neighborhoods leave at least two people dead Tuesday morning.  The first shooting happened at 11:08 p.m. on the 5800 block of Rising Sun Avenue. "It’s just sad. I feel bad about it. Just sorry and praying for them. Offer them condolences," remarked Tejan Jannah.Jennah owns and runs a market with his wife just across the street from where 24-year-old Ebony Kitchen was shot multiple times in the head, at close range. Like many other homicides, police say, this stemmed from an argument with a...…Dave Schratwieser reports on Philadelphia's surging homicide rate Two shootings in two separate neighborhoods leave at least two people dead Tuesday morning.  The first shooting happened at 11:08 p.m. on the 5800 block of Rising Sun Avenue. "It’s just sad. I feel bad about it. Just sorry and praying for them. Offer them condolences," remarked Tejan Jannah.Jennah owns and runs a market with his wife just across the street from where 24-year-old Ebony Kitchen was shot multiple times in the head, at close range. Like many other homicides, police say, this stemmed from an argument with a...WW…

Trumbetti says a Notice of Embargo was placed on the gym's doors overnight after the gym had opened for the past three days. The New Jersey Department of Health has shut down the Atilis Gym in Bellmawr after state officials issued a notice of embargo. The gym, which has opened every day this week in defiance of the Gov. Murphy's executive order, reportedly had a sewage back up on Wednesday that caused patrons to evacuate the building. Emergency plumbing crews were called to the facility to correct the issue. While it's unclear at this time what the state's embargo on the building means...…Trumbetti says a Notice of Embargo was placed on the gym's doors overnight after the gym had opened for the past three days. The New Jersey Department of Health has shut down the Atilis Gym in Bellmawr after state officials issued a notice of embargo. The gym, which has opened every day this week in defiance of the Gov. Murphy's executive order, reportedly had a sewage back up on Wednesday that caused patrons to evacuate the building. Emergency plumbing crews were called to the facility to correct the issue. While it's unclear at this time what the state's embargo on the building means...WW…

FOX 29's Jeff Cole reports. An armed burglary suspect was shot and killed by the owner of a gun shop in South Philadelphia, police say.  The incident happened at approximately 4:11 a.m. on the 1500 block of Front Street in the Pennsport section of the city.  Officials say the owner of the gun store, Firing Line Inc, was inside his business guarding it because they had experienced a break in attempt on Sunday evening.  When a crew of armed burglary suspects reportedly attempted to break in, the store's owner saw them on surveillence video and then heard them...…FOX 29's Jeff Cole reports. An armed burglary suspect was shot and killed by the owner of a gun shop in South Philadelphia, police say.  The incident happened at approximately 4:11 a.m. on the 1500 block of Front Street in the Pennsport section of the city.  Officials say the owner of the gun store, Firing Line Inc, was inside his business guarding it because they had experienced a break in attempt on Sunday evening.  When a crew of armed burglary suspects reportedly attempted to break in, the store's owner saw them on surveillence video and then heard them...WW…

FOX 29's Jeff Cole reports. An armed burglary suspect was shot and killed by the owner of a gun shop in South Philadelphia, police say.  The incident happened at approximately 4:11 a.m. on the 1500 block of Front Street in the Pennsport section of the city.  Officials say the owner of the gun store, Firing Line Inc, was inside his business guarding it because they had experienced a break in attempt on Sunday evening.  When a crew of armed burglary suspects reportedly attempted to break in, the store's owner saw them on surveillence video and then heard them...…FOX 29's Jeff Cole reports. An armed burglary suspect was shot and killed by the owner of a gun shop in South Philadelphia, police say.  The incident happened at approximately 4:11 a.m. on the 1500 block of Front Street in the Pennsport section of the city.  Officials say the owner of the gun store, Firing Line Inc, was inside his business guarding it because they had experienced a break in attempt on Sunday evening.  When a crew of armed burglary suspects reportedly attempted to break in, the store's owner saw them on surveillence video and then heard them...WW…

FOX 29's Marcus Espinoza reports on the explosives used to blow up ATMs in Philadelphia and an arrest has been made. Authorities are investigating after another night of reported ATM explosions across Philadelphia as state officials announced they've arrested a man for selling what he advertised as "dynamite" on social media.  Since the unrest began, approximately 50 ATM's have reportedly been hit. On Tuesday night, authorities say explosions happened in Fairmount, West Philadelphia, Drexel Hill and Mount Airy. FOX 29's Steve Keeley was outside the Trust Deli on 26th Street and...…FOX 29's Marcus Espinoza reports on the explosives used to blow up ATMs in Philadelphia and an arrest has been made. Authorities are investigating after another night of reported ATM explosions across Philadelphia as state officials announced they've arrested a man for selling what he advertised as "dynamite" on social media.  Since the unrest began, approximately 50 ATM's have reportedly been hit. On Tuesday night, authorities say explosions happened in Fairmount, West Philadelphia, Drexel Hill and Mount Airy. FOX 29's Steve Keeley was outside the Trust Deli on 26th Street and...WW…