A motorcycle was involved in a fatal crash, authorities confirm. Details remain limited as emergency responders continue their investigation. Citizens are urged to avoid the area and stay updated via the Citizen app.
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Car thefts and break-ins have surged in South Philadelphia, raising alarm among residents. In response, police have ramped up patrols to curb the rising crime and restore community safety, officials report.
Police are searching for two suspects following a fatal ambush shooting in North Philadelphia, officials report. The incident has left the community shaken as authorities continue their investigation.
A woman was shot and killed by her roommate in a South Philadelphia apartment, police report. Authorities are investigating the incident, which has shocked the local community. No arrests have been announced.
Philadelphia police continue the search for a gunman following a mass shooting in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. The 2024 incident left multiple victims injured as authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
BREAKING: CAIR-Philadelphia urges a hate crime investigation into the recent Pike County Islamic Center shooting. The group is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the perpetrators.
Philadelphia’s homicide rate hit its lowest point since 1966 last year, according to a new report from Pew. The decline marks a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing efforts to combat violent crime.
Philadelphia launches a new pipeline program to train and employ violence prevention workers, aiming to reduce crime through community-based intervention and support, enhancing public safety across the city.
Two individuals have been charged in connection with a deadly New Year’s Day triple shooting in Philadelphia. The incident left multiple victims injured, highlighting ongoing violence concerns in the city. Authorities continue investigating.
Police fatally shot a man in West Philadelphia during an incident Thursday evening, authorities confirm. Details remain limited as the investigation is ongoing. No officers were injured; the community urged to stay calm.
A man was injured in a daytime shooting Tuesday in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, police reported. Authorities are investigating the incident, with no suspects in custody at this time, NBC10 Philadelphia says.
Residents of Philadelphia’s Society Hill neighborhood have hired private security to combat rising crime. The move aims to enhance safety and provide peace of mind amid increasing local concerns, officials say.
Philadelphia’s 2025 homicide total reached its lowest point since 1966, marking a significant drop in violent crime. Officials highlight improved policing and community efforts as key factors behind the decline.
Philadelphians are determined to see another significant drop in gun violence in 2026. Community leaders and officials are ramping up efforts to build on recent progress, aiming for safer neighborhoods across the city.
Three men in Philadelphia have been released after nearly 30 years in prison following the overturning of their convictions, highlighting ongoing issues with wrongful convictions in the city’s justice system.
A South Philadelphia woman’s boyfriend has been charged after a 2-year-old girl was beaten to death, authorities say. The DA confirmed the toddler’s tragic death stemmed from severe abuse. Investigation ongoing.
Strawberry Mansion High, once labeled one of the nation’s most dangerous schools, is now seeing renewed hope and support. Community efforts and new initiatives aim to transform safety and education at the Philadelphia institution.
Philadelphia police are investigating multiple shootings that left several individuals injured across the city. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward as they work to piece together the incidents. More details to follow.
Nineteen individuals linked to the YBC gang feuds are set to face charges in a wide-ranging indictment, authorities announced. The case highlights ongoing efforts to curb gang violence and restore community safety.
A man was shot multiple times and killed on Frankford Ave in Philadelphia, near an alleged speakeasy. Authorities are investigating the fatal incident. No arrests have been made at this time.