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PHILADELPHIA - Detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating a shooting at the City Hall SEPTA station.According to police, the shooting took place at the 15th and Market Street station on Thursday morning. RELATED: SEPTA announces new safety plan, aims to address the city's vulnerable populationPhiladelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small says an 18-year-old was shot in the leg and foot on the Market Frankford line. Police say two spent shell casings were recovered at the scene. Philadelphia police are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot twice at the City hall SEPTA station.

New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan and Lt. Colonel Brent Warne attend World War ll Veteran Corporal Roland Scarinci’s 100th Birthday Bash at the Fraternal Order of Police Hall in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, Feb.

PHILADELPHIA - The search continues for the suspect wanted in connection with a shooting at the SEPTA station under Philadelphia City Hall. FOX 29's Steve Keeley obtained photos of the alleged shooter from law enforcement sources. This person, pictured in two different outfits, is wanted in connection with a shooting at the 15th Street SEPTA Station, sources tell FOX 29.  According to police, the shooting occurred on Thursday at the 15th Street Station in Center City around 12:30 p.m. Authorities say a 19-year-old man was shot in the chest, stomach and hand before he was taken to Jefferson Hospital and placed in critical condition. SEPTA officials say the victim and the shooter spoke with a third person after exiting a train before the shooting began.Charles Lawson, SEPTA's Acting Police Chief, says the victim and another man got off an eastbound Market-Frankford Line train at the 15th Street Station. According to Lawson, the two got into a verbal disagreement with a third person resulting in the victim and the suspect both pulling out guns. Police say the suspect shot the victim and ran out of the station. Sources tell FOX 29 that the shooter was seen in distinctive yellow sneakers. 

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a shooting at the SEPTA subway station under City Hall, police say. According to authorities, the shooting happened in the area of 15th and Market on Thursday afternoon around 12:30 p.m. Police say the subway train is being held and 15th Street is shut down near City hall as the investigation continues. Authorities tell FOX 29's Marcus Espinoza that a 19-year-old was shot in the chest, stomach and hand. He was taken to Jefferson Hospital and placed in critical condition, according to police. This is a developing story.

Ban off our Body march and rally in Center City Philadelphia. CENTER CITY - Hundreds rallied at Philadelphia City Hall Saturday, defending abortion rights.The ‘Bans off our Bodies’ Women’s March and Rally was held as a response to a leaked draft opinion that the United States Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe vs.

PHILADELPHIA - People in Philadelphia are making their voices heard on abortion rights.Massive crowds gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall Tuesday night singing, "We're going to keep on marching, keep on fighting, fighting up to freedom land."Hundreds came to protest after the Supreme Court's draft opinion on Roe v. Wade was leaked Monday.

Philadelphia City Hall PHILADELPHIA - Several streets in Center City will be closed on Monday for the filming of an upcoming Adam Sandler movie, according to a source. Philadelphia on Sunday warned of impending traffic delays and parking restrictions for "an ongoing special event in Center City Philadelphia" and encouraged motorists to seek alternate routes. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESBeginning at 9 a.m. Philadelphia will close the 1800-1900 block of Arch Street and the 100 block of North 19th Street until 12 p.m.

Police charged two people on Friday in connection to a shooting aboard a crowded bus. PHILADELPHIA - Two people are facing charges months after a man was shot inside a crowded SEPTA bus near Philadelphia City Hall. District Attorney Larry Krasner's Office on Friday charged 23-year-old Darnell Still with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and related offenses in connection to the July 15 shooting that left a 29-year-old man wounded.

Philadelphia City Hall PHILADELPHIA - Former homicide prosecutor Carlos Vega on Wednesday announced he will challenge incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner for the democratic nomination in next year's primary election.Vega, who was the state's first Latino homicide prosecutor, served in the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office for 35 years and successfully prosecuted over 450 murder cases. In a statement, Vega highlighted several platforms he plans to address during his campaign, including the scourge of gun violence in Philadelphia, accountability and reestablishing trust between law enforcement and the public.“We will decrease our murder rate and rampant violence while ensuring that the rights of everyone involved in the criminal

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia City Council members are hosting public hearings on gun violence that has plagued the city in recent weeks.Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, chairman of the Special Committee on gun violence is conducting the hearings Tuesday.Monday night, Johnson hosted a 'Peace Not Guns' rally at Philadelphia City Hall after at least 20m people were shot in Philadelphia over the weekend.Among those shot over the weekend were two 11-year-old boys, a 17-year-old boy, and a pregnant woman.Councilman Kenyatta Johnson discusses the rally and the impact he's hoping to make.Those shootings followed the deadly shooting of seven-year-old Zamar Jones, who was killed while playing out front of his home in West