Philadelphia Police
16-Year-Old South Philly Shooting Suspect Is in Custody
Police say a suspect they believe pulled the trigger in the fatal shooting of two South Philadelphia teens last week was taken into custody on […]
Police ID Person of Interest in Murder of South Philly Teens
This is a developing story. Check back for more information. Philly police have identified a person of interest allegedly tied to the murder of two South […]
Three People Are Shot in Philly Every Day
From January 1st to October 24th of this year, a total of 1,006 people have been wounded or killed in shootings across Philadelphia, according to police […]
Bullets Spray Home Connected to South Philly Teens’ Murder
This is a developing story. Check back for more information. Police are investigating a shooting in South Philly on Friday morning in connection with the […]
More Than 1,000 Gather at Vigil for Teen Boys Slain in South Philly
A vigil for the two 16-year-old boys who were tragically murdered in South Philly this week drew more than a thousand people to a quiet […]
Police Search for Escaped Prisoner, Find North Philly Heroin Operation
Philly police made an unexpected discovery during a search for an escaped prisoner on Tuesday night. Officials were looking for 19-year-old Lamic Conde, who was in custody […]
WATCH: Man Carjacked in West Philly
Police are searching for five suspects wanted in connection to a carjacking in West Philly last Friday. Officials say the incident occurred around 11 p.m. on October […]
Philly Police to Roll Out Safer Patrol Cars, More Body Cameras
On the same day that WHYY revealed the Philadelphia Police Department’s plan to outfit each of its 4,000 officers with body-worn cameras, Mayor Kenney’s Office […]
Council Moves to Prohibit Offensive Symbols on City Property
Weeks after a Confederate flag was allegedly discovered on a Philly narcotics officer’s personal vehicle, City Council is moving to prohibit potentially offensive symbols on city […]
Police Search for Prisoner Who Escaped From Temple Hospital
Police are searching for a prisoner who reportedly escaped from Temple University Hospital on Thursday. Officials say Alex Alvarado was in custody when he fled the […]
Gunshot Victim’s Body Pulled From Schuylkill in Center City
This is a developing story. Check back for more information. Philadelphia police are investigating after a gunshot victim’s body was pulled from the Schuylkill River […]
N.J. Man Accused of Abandoning Dying Son After Fleeing Police, Crashing Car
Bail has been set at a steep $5 million for a New Jersey man accused of abandoning his toddler in a car crash that killed the two-year-old. The […]
Police Arrest Man in Shooting of a 6-Year-Old
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a shooting on a residential block in North Philadelphia last week that left a six-year-old boy […]
Police Investigating Baby Found in Trash Bag in Rhawnhurst
Philly police are investigating after a baby was found dead in a trash bag on Sunday in a Rhawnhurst home. Police said they received a […]
Center City Realtor Charged With Murdering Her Boyfriend in Fishtown
A 37-year-old Center City realtor has been charged with murdering her boyfriend in Fishtown earlier this week. Jeanette B. Wakefield, of the 1000 block of […]