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30.09.2022 / 01:05

'I don't feel safe': Loved ones of homicide victims speak at Pa. Committee Hearing on violence

PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania House Committee on Thursday held a hearing on deadly gun violence plaguing Philadelphia, days after the city passed 400 homicides on the year.The "Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order" heard first-hand accounts from family members crime victims, including Nakisha Billa whose son was slain in 2021 at the Philadelphia Mills Mall."I want out," Billa said. "I don't feel safe, it's the trauma of losing Dominic on a regular day."Police say 21-year-old Dominic Billa was fatally shot near the orange entrance in late March when a fistfight escalated to gunfire.

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Philly man sentenced up to 52 years for 2021 murder inside Philadelphia Mills Mall

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia man will spend between 26 and 52 years behind bars for a murder inside the Philadelphia Mills Mall in 2021.A jury convicted 23-year-old Gregory Smith of shooting and killing 21-year-old Dominic Billa and the attempted murder of another man on March 29,, 2021.At the time of the murder, prosecutors say Smith was on bail awaiting trial on several cases in Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery counties, including drug, weapons and theft charges.RELATED COVERAGE:During the trial, it was said Smith was at the mall on March 29th. A fight reportedly broke out in the food court.

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Arrest made in Philadelphia Mills Mall shooting that left 21-year-old man dead

Dominic Billa (right) with his mother Nakisah Billa (left). Dominic Billa was slain in the March 29 shooting at the Philadelphia Mills Mall. PHILADELPHIA - Police say they have made an arrest in a shooting inside the Philadelphia Mills Mall food court that left a young man dead in late March.Gregory Smith has been arrested and charged in the murder of Dominic Billa as of Wednesday morning, according to authorities. The incident occurred on March 29 when shots rang out near the orange entrance around 5 p.m.

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Mother of man killed in Philadelphia Mills Mall shooting speaks out

PHILADELPHIA - A mother is pleading for justice after her son was shot and killed at the Philadelphia Mills Mall. "I can’t go and see my son. I’m still waiting to just lay my hands on him," Nakisha Billa said.She showed off her now late son’s resume on the dining room table.

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'Absolutely unacceptable': Philadelphia officials respond to gun violence as homicide rates climb

PHILADELPHIA - Police commissioner Danielle Outlaw and Mayor Jim Kenney addressed the city's ongoing issue with gun violence Wednesday afternoon. Philadelphia has already seen at least 120 murders this year, many due to gun violence.Last Friday, 11 year-old Harley Belance was shot in the neck and killed while riding his bike.Monday, 21 year-old Dominic Billa was shot and killed after a fight at the Philadelphia Mills Mall. And just a few hours later, 55 year-old Anthony Merriett Junior was shot and killed in Strawberry Mansion while working on a documentary on the city's gun violence.With all of these senseless homicides taking place, city officials spoke out condemning the violence and also presented ideas and projects to help mitigate the

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Police hope SEPTA bus video can help ID suspect in deadly Philadelphia Mills Mall shooting

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - Police are hoping SEPTA bus video can help them ID the gunman and any accomplices in connection with the deadly shooting at the Philadelphia Mills Mall.Shoppers returned to the Philadelphia Mills Mall Tuesday just 24 hours after 21-year-old Dominic Billa, the stepson of a county homicide detective, was gunned down at the food court after a brief fight. Surveillance cameras captured Billa and an unknown man on crutches as they punched it out. Seconds later, gunfire rang out and terrified shoppers scrambled for cover.MORE: Philadelphia Mills Mall shooting leaves 21-year-old man deadAccording to police sources, the gunman fired five shots but only one hit the victim.

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Philadelphia Mills Mall shooting victim identified as stepson of DA’s office detective

PHILADELPHIA - The man shot and killed following a fight in the Philadelphia Mills Mall food court on Monday has been identified by authorities as the stepson of a detective.Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner identified the victim as 21-year-old Dominic Billa in a statement released Tuesday morning.Krasner says Billa is the stepson of a county detective who is assigned to his Homicide/Non-Fatal Shooting Unit."I extend my deepest condolences to our Detective, and to the loved ones of Mr. Billa.

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Man fatally shot at food court inside Philadelphia Mills Mall, police say

NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA - Police say a man has died following a shooting at the food court inside Philadelphia Mills Mall.It happened on the 1400 block of Franklin Mills Circle at the orange entrance around 5 p.m. Monday.According to police, a 21-year-old man was shot multiple times in the chest.

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Sgt. James O'Connor honored with Philadelphia police vehicle procession

Sgt. O'Connor was shot and killed in the line of duty last Friday.

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