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Tennessee's anti-drag law struck down as too broad, too vague

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A federal judge says Tennessee’s first-in-the-nation law designed to place strict limits on drag shows is unconstitutional.In a 70-page ruling handed down late Friday night, U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker wrote that the law was both "unconstitutionally vague and substantially overbroad." He also added that the statute encouraged "discriminatory enforcement.""There is no question that obscenity is not protected by the First Amendment.

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Young woman rushed to hospital after 3 cars collide in Port Richmond, police say

PHILADELPHIA - An early morning crash on a street in Port Richmond sent at least one victim to a local hospital Saturday.Three cars collided on the 3200 block of Tulip Street shortly before 3 a.m.Police say a 20-year-old woman was transported to a local hospital for her injuries, but her condition is not known at this time.MORE HEADLINES:No other injuries were reported, and police have yet to release details on what led to the three-car crash.

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New York double murder suspect arrested in Philadelphia bar: U.S. Marshals

Timothy Taylor (U.S. Marshals)PHILADELPHIA - A man sought in connection with two murders in New York was arrested Friday in Center City Philadelphia.Timothy Taylor, a suspect in the murder of a Brooklyn woman and a woman in Schenectady, New York, was taken into custody by U.S.

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Police: Teenage girl, man shot less than 1 mile apart in Kensington

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating two shootings in Kensington that happened less than one mile apart from each other on Thursday night. According to authorities, officers with the 24th District responded to the 3100 block of G Street around 10:25 p.m.Responding officers found a 15-year-old girl shot once in each thigh, officials say. She was transported to Temple Hospital by police, where she was placed in critical but stable condition. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES Minutes later, officers from the same district responded to the 800 block of E Allegheny Avenue, which is less than one mile away form the shooting scene on G Street. Police say a 29-year-old man was shot in the right calf and transported to Temple Hospital, where he was placed in stable condition. Authorities say no weapons were found and no arrests were made in either shooting. Officials have not said if the shootings are connected. This is a developing story.

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Police stop man firing gun in Kensington after 15-year-old girl found shot nearby, authorities say

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a shooting on a Kensington street, where police say a teenage shooting victim was found. According to authorities, just after 10 p.m. on Thursday, police were dispatched to the 800 block of E Allegheny Avenue for a report of gunshots. Officials say responding officers found a 15-year-old girl lying on G Street with a gunshot wound to both thighs. She was transported to Temple University Hospital, where she is in critical condition, but expected to survive, police say. Chief Inspector Scott Small says about 15 minutes later, police heard gunshots as they were investigating the scene. Officers ran in the direction and found a 25-year-old man firing shots, police say. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES According to Small, officers were able to get him to lay down and hand over his weapon. Police say he was also shot in both legs and taken to Temple University Hospital, where he is in stable condition. Officials say investigators believe he was the one who was firing shots on the 800 block of E Allegheny, where the teenage girl was struck. The man was also taken into custody, police say. According to investigators, 14 spent shell casings were found at the scene. Police say cars on E Allegheny Avenue were also struck by gunfire. This is a developing story.

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South Street bouncing back nearly 1 year after deadly shooting

PHILADELPHIA - South Street, once considered a hub of tourism in Philadelphia, is making a comeback nearly a year after a deadly shooting that left three people dead and several hurt. Maverick The Poet, a local artist and partner at a South Street self-care business, has spent the last seven years on the block and can sense the changes since the shooting on Jun. 3. "Used to have live artists, it used to have vendors up and down the block," Maverick said.

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Double shooting in Hunting Park injures man, woman: police

HUNTING PARK - Gunfire explodes on a Hunting Park street, leaving a man and a woman injured and hospitalized.The double shooting happened Thursday afternoon, around 2:15, on the 600 block of West Lycoming Street, in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood, officials said.Both of the victims, each in their 30s, suffered gunshot wounds to their legs, with the woman receiving three bullets. The man was taken to St.

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Family of slain Temple University officer Sgt. Fitzgerald file civil lawsuit against alleged killer's parents

PHILADELPHIA - The family of the officer who became Temple University Police Department's first line-of-duty death has filed a lawsuit against his alleged killer's parents. According to Marrone Law Firm, LLC, the legal representation for the family of Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald, the civil action lawsuit was filed against 18-year-old Miles Pfeffer's father, mother and the mother's boyfriend. The lawsuit was filed in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas on Thursday morning, alleging the trio is liable for negligence and wrongful death in the fatal shooting.

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Man accused of shooting Black teenager who mistakenly knocked on door due in court

Ralph Yarl, 16, is pictured in a family handout via FOX4KC WDAF-TV, alongside an image of Andrew Lester, 84, in court on April 19, 2023. A Kansas City man accused of shooting a Black teenager who mistakenly came to his door last month is scheduled to be back in court Thursday, days after a judge ruled that court documents in the case will be sealed and kept from the public.The hearing for 84-year-old Andrew Lester is to set new dates for future hearings in the case and is expected to be brief.Lester has pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the shooting of Ralph Yarl, who knocked on Lester's door on April 13 while trying to pick up his young brothers, who were at a home a block away.Andrew Lester, the 84-year-old man charged in the shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl appeared in court April 20 and pleaded not guilty.

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Video: Chaos erupts on SEPTA bus in Philadelphia after masked juveniles assault, shoot passengers, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department's Shooting Investigation Group are asking for the public's help to identify a juvenile suspect related to a shooting. According to officials, the shooting erupted on a SEPTA Route 33 bus on May 17, just before noon. RELATED: New SEPTA police chief striving to improve safety to restore confidence in Philly's transit systemPolice say a large group of juveniles wearing masks boarded the bus at the 20th and Diamond Street stop in North Philadelphia and immediately began attacking passengers. Video surveillance of the incident was released by police on Thursday, showing chaos on the bus after the group boarded. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESOfficials say one of the juvenile suspects hit a passenger with a gun, causing it to discharge and hit two 18-year-old passengers in their legs. RELATED: Ski masks banned from SEPTA property, Transit Police Chief says: 'You will be engaged by police'After the shooting, the group got off the bus and fled west on the 2100 block of Diamond Street. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online here.

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More than 40 shots fired in triple shooting outside Temple University Hospital emergency room, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that erupted outside a Philadelphia hospital early Thursday morning. According to authorities, three men were shot on the 3400 block of Germantown Avenue right outside the emergency entrance of Temple University Hospital around 12:30 a.m.Officers from the 24th Philadelphia police district and Temple University police responded to the scene, according to Chief Inspector Scott Small. Authorities say an 18-year-old was shot in the hand, a 22-year-old man was shot in the knee and a 25-year-old man was shot in the face, back and arm. MORE LOCAL HOSPITALSAccording to Small, all three victims walked themselves into the emergency room for treatment and are in stable condition. Police say more than 40 shots were fired, including bullets that struck the hospital building. Investigators were observed on scene placing dozens of evidence markers down outside the hospital. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, police say. Three people were injured in a triple shooting outside of Temple University Hospital's emergency room.

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Police: Officer shot in hand inside Kensington home; suspect killed

KENSINGTON - Gunshots fired inside a Kensington home ended with a suspect dead and an officer shot in the hand.Officers were called to the 2800 block of Ruth Street, in Philadelphia's Kensington section, just before 7 p.m. on a report of gunshots.When they arrived, they realized a commotion was taking place inside a residence.

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Police: Man fighting for his life following North Philadelphia double shooting

PHILADELPHIA - A man is fighting for his life and a teenager is injured after police say someone shot them Wednesday night in North Philadelphia. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 1800 block of Woodstock Street for reports of a shooting. Police found an 18-year-old shot in the foot and another man shot in the head. Both were taken by police to Temple University Hospital. No arrests were immediately reported.

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Philadelphia police officer shot on Kensington street: officials

KENSINGTON - A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the hand on a Kensington street.The shooting happened Wednesday evening, around 7:30, on the 2800 block of Ruth Street, in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, authorities said.Few details were released about the shooting, though it is known the officer was shot in the hand.A suspect is being sought and an investigation is underway.

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Charred remains of abandoned car left on Philadelphia street

PHILADELPHIA - An abandoned vehicle in South Philly went up in flames, and nearly a week later the car is still sitting on the street."It was a huge fire by the time we came outside," said Pablo Maldonado. "It caught the car behind it, and the stop sign."Neighbors tell FOX 29 the car was abandoned for weeks, if not months.

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House fire in Camden County kills 1 person, officials say

LAUREL SPRINGS, N.J. - A person was killed in a Camden County house fire late Wednesday morning.The fire broke out on the 100 block of Washington Avenue, in the town of Laurel Springs, Wednesday, just before noon, officials said.Firefighters, along with Camden County’s Major Crimes Unit and Laurel Springs police, all responded to the blaze.MORE HEADLINES:No identifying information was released about the victim.An investigation into what sparked the fire is active and authorities ask anyone with information to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit Detective Jason Roland at 856-225-5125 or Laurel Springs Police Detective Michael Wolcott at 856-783-2887.

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Attempted murder suspect Baby K found, arrested by U.S. Marshals

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - The search is over. On Tuesday afternoon, U.S. Marshals located and arrested attempted murder suspect Baby K. Prince George's County police said the 15-year-old was found around 2:40 p.m.

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2-car crash on Wissinoming street leaves 1 dead, police say

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a two-car crash that left one person dead in Philadelphia. According to authorities, the crash took place on the 6100 block of Harbinson Avenue in the Wissinoming section of the city on Tuesday at 9:16 a.m. Officials say a man driving a black Mercedes C300 was traveling west on Benner Street when he ran a red light and was hit by a white Ford E150 going south on Harbinson Avenue. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe driver of the Mercedes was pronounced dead on scene by medics just before 9:30 a.m., per police.Authorities say the scene was held and no person is in custody at this time.

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Shots fired, cars vandalized as crowds of juveniles descend on Penn's Landing: police

PHILADELPHIA - A violent Memorial Day weekend in Philadelphia came to a rowdy end as police say more crowds of juveniles caused a large disturbance at a popular destination Monday night.Officers were called to Penn's Landing as a "high volume" of juveniles gathered around 7 p.m.It is unclear how many juveniles were present at the time, but authorities say multiple fights needed to be broken up by officers.Reports of gunshots just blocks away were investigated by police, who say two shell casings were found on South Front Street around 8 p.m. Police have yet to say if the shooting was connected to the crowds.MORE HEADLINES:Three vehicles were also vandalized by juveniles jumping on the windshields, according to police.The crowds were dispersed by 11 p.m.

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Most US adults say don't ban race in college admissions but role should be small: AP-NORC poll

FILE - People rally in support of affirmative action in college admissions as arguments start on the cases at the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill on Oct. 31, 2022, in Washington, DC.

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A Jersey Shore town is shutting down a large part of its beach this summer

ATLANTIC COUNTY, N.J. - Summer in the Delaware Valley means endless days at the Jersey Shore, from Cape May to Atlantic City, beaches are packed with families and friends.However, some beachgoers will have to find a new place to soak up the sun this year!Brigantine is closing a portion of its beach from mid-July, until sometime this fall, so crews can lay down new sand in an effort to help beach erosion.RELATED COVERAGE: North Wildwood officials watch in frustration as beaches wash away, while waiting for state responseThe beach will be off-limits to locals and visitors for more than 30 blocks, from 14th Street, all the way down to 48th Street.City leaders say they know it's an inconvenience during the summer months, but they are aiming to finish the project before peak hurricane season.

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Fire Officials: Multiple people displaced after fire rips through rowhomes in Northampton County

EASTON, Pa. - At least 20 people have been displaced after a fire tore through more than a dozen rowhomes in Northampton County, authorities say. According to officials, the fire broke out just before 4 p.m. on the 900 block of Ferry Street in Easton. Fire crews respond to a fire damaging homes in Easton. Officials say it took firefighters hours to extinguish the flames. At least three people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities say. Residents watch as firefighters work to extinguish flames damaging multiple rowhomes on Ferry Street in Easton. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to fire officials. This is a developing story.

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5 hospitalized after flames destroy Camden County home, officials say

PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A Camden County house fire that caused multiple injuries on Memorial Day is under investigation, officials say. According to authorities, Camden County firefighters responded to a fire on the 3000 block of Finlaw Avenue just after 5 a.m. on Monday. FOX 29's cameras captured significant damage to the property after flames tore through the property. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe Pennsauken Fire Department says responding crews arrived on scene and found heavy flames on the first and second floors. Firefighters responded to a home on Finlaw Avenue in Pennsuaken Township that was engulfed in flames and sent five people to the hospital, officials say. Officials say a person was trapped in the basement of the property and firefighters were able to rescue them. Another victim jumped from a second-floor window to escape the flames, according to authorities. Fire officials say five people were transported to local hospitals, including two people in critical condition and three in stable condition. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, officials say. This is a developing story.

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16-year-old found fatally shot in the head in North Philadelphia; possible suspect sought: police

PHILADELPHIA - A shooting claimed the life of another teen as Memorial Day gun violence continued overnight in Philadelphia.Police say they found the 16-year-old boy on the 2400 block of Clarion street just after midnight Monday.He was shot one time in the head, and pronounced dead on scene by medics.

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3 teen boys struck during deadly quadruple shooting in Frankford, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Three 15-year-old boys became the victims of another act of violence that also claimed the life of a man over the Memorial Day weekend.The quadruple shooting erupted on the 4500 block of Mulberry Street just before 9:30 p.m Sunday.All three 15-year-olds were shot several times, and transported to a local hospital.

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Stolen vehicle crashes into North Philadelphia grocery store, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A North Philadelphia community is grappling with the loss of a recently-opened grocery store after a stolen car crashed into the building, police say. According to officials, the stolen vehicle crashed into the Grocery Outlet Bargain Market on N American Street early Sunday morning. Crews remove a stolen vehicle from the inside of a Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in North Philadelphia. Philadelphia police say the driver of the stolen vehicle did get injured in the crash, but no additional information was released. FOX 29 was at the supermarket's grand opening in North Philadelphia in July 2022. The neighborhood was considered a food desert prior to the opening of the store, which provided residents with quality groceries nearby. The front entrance to the Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in North Philadelphia is blocked off after a stolen vehicle crashed into the building. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESThe next closest grocery store is more than a mile away and is known for high prices, according to residents. The store owner says they are unsure how long it will be closed but hope to reopen as soon as possible.

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Woman, 19, shot as boyfriend cleans gun in apartment near Temple University campus, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A 19-year-old woman ended up in the hospital after police say her boyfriend's firearm went off inside an apartment Sunday afternoon.The shooting happened on the 1400 block of 15th Street, which is located just blocks from Temple University campus in North Philadelphia. It is unclear if the apartment is student, or off-campus, housing.Police say the woman was shot in the lower body when her 22-year-old boyfriend was cleaning his gun, and it went off.MORE HEADLINES:She was transported to a local hospital in stable condition as her boyfriend was held for questioning, according to authorities.

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Police: Vehicle sought after pedestrian struck and killed in Hunting Park hit-and-run

PHILADELPHIA - A walking man was left for dead when police say a driver hit him, then fled the scene in a wanted vehicle.The deadly hit-and-run happened on the 3700 block of Broad Street around 1:30 a.m. Sunday.The man, said to be in his 30s or 40s, was pronounced dead a short time later.

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15-year-old becomes victim of triple shooting in West Philadelphia, police say

PHILADELPHIA - A triple shooting left three people, including a 15-year-old boy, injured in West Philadelphia Saturday night.Police say several shots were fired on the 5200 block of Jefferson Street in the city's Parkside section just after 9 p.m.Three people were struck during the shooting, a 20-year-old man twice in the foot; a 15-year-old boy in the stomach; and a 33-year-old man twice in the chest and once in the shoulder.MORE HEADLINES:All three victims were transported to a local hospital by private vehicle and placed in stable condition.No arrests have been made, and no weapons recovered.

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Female suspect in custody after woman in her 60s shot dead in Northeast Philadelphia home: police

PHILADELPHIA - One woman is dead, and another is in custody after shots were fired inside a home in Northeast Philadelphia early Saturday evening.Police say the 63-year-old woman was shot twice in a living room on the 3300 block of Kayford Circle around 4:30 p.m.She was pronounced dead at the scene from two gunshot wounds to the stomach and chest.MORE HEADLINES:Another woman was taken into custody as one gun was recovered, according to police.A motive is not known at this time.

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Officials: Driver charged for hitting 11-year-old on bike, trying to run away in Ocean County

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. - An 11-year-old boy had to be airlifted to a local hospital after being hit by a vehicle, whose driver is now being charged for trying to flee the scene.Giancarlos Fernandez, 19, is accused of hitting the boy on his bike near Barnegat Avenue and Freemont Avenue in Seaside Heights Friday evening.The 11-year-old was thrown to the pavement after "becoming embedded in the vehicle's windshield."MORE HEADLINES:He was airlifted to a local hospital for serious injuries, but is said to be in stable condition.Police say the driver tried to flee on foot following the crash, but was apprehended by officers a few blocks away.

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Watch: Mobile home slides off truck, blocks traffic on North Carolina highway

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - A traffic nightmare played out in North Carolina Thursday after a mobile home tumbled from its truck and blocked vehicles and drivers. The West Mecklenburg Fire Department released pictures showing the disaster west of Charlotte on Interstate 485.Authorities said the truck carrying it fahd crashed and the structure stilt into the four lanes of traffic. RELATED: 2 missing after massive fire at North Carolina construction site, fire chief saysOfficial told local news outlets that four people sustained minor injuries. Storyful contributed to this report.

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Philadelphia gun violence: Deadly double shootings erupt as Memorial Day Weekend begins

PHILADELPHIA - A violent start to Memorial Day Weekend in Philadelphia has left two people dead, and another two critically injured, in two separate double shootings.Two men were found struck in the first shooting of the morning on the 300 block of Cambria Street just after 3 a.m. Saturday.A 26-year-old suffering from multiple gunshot wounds was pronounced dead at a local hospital; while a 22-year-old is in critical condition after being shot twice.MORE HEADLINES:Two women were then struck by more gunfire as a second double shooting erupted just a few hours later on the 100 block of East Allegheny Avenue.The first victim, a 44-year-old woman, died after being shot twice.

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'It's heartbreaking': Vigil held for slain Bucks County infant

BRISTOL, Pa. - A Pennsylvania community held a vigil Friday for a local infant who prosecutors say died after being beaten and shaken several times by his own father."The community is heartbroken over this, I mean, it’s a small town, everybody knows everybody," Stephane Scancella said. Authorities say on Wednesday night officers from the Bristol Borough Police Department responded to home on 100 block of Radcliffe Street for reports of a 4-month-old in cardiac arrest. Officers administered CPR and rushed the baby to Lower Bucks Hospital where he was pronounced dead just after midnight. Tyler Sullivan (Bucks County District Attorney's Office) Tyler Sullivan, 30, was charged with homicide and two counts of aggravated assault in the case. Following an examination of the infant, a doctor found that the child had suffered several injuries, including bruises and abrasions throughout the body. Investigators concluded that Sullivan had violently shaken the baby on at least two occasions Wednesday, and at least six additional times over the past six weeks. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES"We all have bene heartbroken about this mom losing her son, especially the way she did," Scancella said. Neighbors day the baby's 22-year-old mother and Sullivan were engaged to be married. "We have to do something for this mother and her family," Scancella said. "It’s heart-wrenching."

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Mother of teen gunned down on SEPTA bus remembers her son as 'special boy'

PHILADELPHIA - The heartbroken mother of a baby-faced Philadelphia teen who was gunned down while riding home on a SEPTA bus earlier this week remembers her son as a "special boy" who was loved by many.Randy Mills, 15, was shot and killed aboard a Route 23 SEPTA bus late Wednesday night near the 5200 block of Germantown Avenue, according to police. The shooting, which was captured on a bus surveillance cameras, shows a person in wearing a mask and dark hooded sweatshirt confront Mills just before he's shot in the chest.The shooter fled the bus before police arrived. Responding officers rushed Mills to Albert Einstein Hospital where he died shortly after his arrival. MORE LOCAL HEADLINE"I got a call saying we believe Randy got shot, I said ‘huh?!’, of course I was shocked," Kesha Langford said. She recalled the final conversation that she had with her son, a student at Roxborough High School. "He said ‘I love you’ and ‘I’ll be home early’ and ‘what are you cooking?’," Kesha said. Roxborough High School is a community still reeling from an ambush shooting that killed 14-year-old Nicholas Elizalde and wounded four others last fall.Police are also searching for a person of interest who Langford believes was captured on bus surveillance footage rifling through Randy's dying bodying.Philadelphia police have released surveillance video from a SEPTA bus where a young man was fatally shot. "I was my son's hand move as if he was trying to say ‘get off me!’," Kesha said.

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Video: Suspect, person of interest sought in fatal shooting on SEPTA bus, police say

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a shooter and a person of interest in connection with a fatal shooting on a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia. The shooting took place on Wednesday night inside a bus on the 5200 block of Germantown Avenue, police say. According to investigators, a confrontation between the suspect and a young man broke out on the bus before shots were fired. Officials say responding officers found the victim on the floor of the bus bleeding from a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was rushed to Einstein Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Related According to investigators, eight passengers were on the bus at the time of the shooting.The City of Philadelphia is offering a $20,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. Authorities say police are also searching for a person of interest in relation to the investigation. RELATED: Ski masks banned from SEPTA property, Transit Police Chief says: 'You will be engaged by police'Police released surveillance video of the shooting on Friday in an effort to get information on the suspect and person of interest or information from potential witnesses. Anyone with information is urged to contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-8477. A man was shot and killed on a SEPTA bus in Germantown, police say.

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Federal court deals blow to ATF pistol brace rule ahead of gun accessory registration deadline

FILE - Smith & Wesson handguns are seen for sale in a gun store on Sept. 09, 2022, in Houston, Texas.

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Bucks County man charged in infant son's death

Tyler Sullivan (Bucks County District Attorneys Office) BRITSOL, Pa. - A Bucks County man has been charged with killing his own infant son, officials announced Thursday. At 11:35 p.m. Wednesday evening, Bristol Borough police responded to the 100 block of Radcliffe Street for a call of a 4-month-old child in cardiac arrest.

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Suspect who fatally shot innocent bystander in attempted retaliation killing in Montgomery County charged

NORRISTOWN, Pa. - A teenage suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander in the fall of 2022 has been arrested, officials say. According to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele, 19-year-old Damien Wilson of Norristown was arrested by U.S.

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7 children removed from Bucks County trailer home with 'unsanitary' conditions, police say

WEST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Seven children were removed from their home in Bucks County after officers found them to be living in "unsanitary" and "unsafe" conditions, police say. According to the Pennridge Regional Police Department, on April 23, 2023, officers responded to the 600 block of Roseann Lane in West Rockhill Township for a report of three children entering an abandoned trailer. Officers returned the children to their home and found inadequate living conditions, including a pad lock on the refrigerator. Authorities say the children's parents said the lock was put there because the family had little money and they wanted to prevent the children from eating all the food. Responding officers filed a report with Bucks County Children and Youth before returning with a representative from the department later in the day. While investigating, four more children were found hidden in a back bedroom in the trailer home, police say. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to officials, the living conditions of the home were found to be unsafe by both responding officers and the investigator from Bucks County Children and Youth. The seven children were removed from the trailer home and placed in protective custody, authorities say. Interviews with the children revealed they lacked basic knowledge, including their birthdays.

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Suspect who attempted to carjack 63-year-old in Kensington sought, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for a suspect accused in an attempted carjacking, police say. According to officials, the incident occurred on May 18 at 4 p.m.

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Inside Tina Turner's heartbreaking health battles - stroke, cancer and 'assisted suicide'

Music legend Tina Turner passed away 'peacefully' at her home in Switzerland aged 83 yesterday following a long health battle.

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Woman shoots man armed with crowbar during road rage incident in Philadelphia: police

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a licensed gun owner shot and wounded a man who smashed her car window with a crowbar during a rush hour road rage confrontation in Philadelphia. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 2200 block of Market Street just before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday for repots of a shooting victim. Police found a 22-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the groin and drove him to Penn Presbyterian Hospital where he was admitted in critical condition. Chief Inspector Scott Small told reporters that the shooting happened about eight blocks away during a road rage incident at the intersection of 30th and Chestnut streets. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESInvestigators believe that during the confrontation the man approached a 27-year-old woman's car and smashed her passenger's side window with a crowbar. The woman, who police say is licensed to carry a firearm, fired one shot from inside her car that struck the man in the groin.

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Biden to nominate history-making Air Force fighter pilot for next Joint Chiefs chairman

FILE - Charles Quinton Brown Jr, U.S. general and chief of staff of the United States Air Force, smiles during his visit from Tactical Air Wing 73 "Steinhoff." (Monika Skolimowska/picture alliance via Getty Images)WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is tapping a history-making Air Force fighter pilot with years of experience in shaping U.S. defenses to meet China’s rise to serve as the nation’s next top military officer, according to a senior administration official.The nomination of Air Force Gen.

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Police: 2 killed in daytime shootings that happened 10 minutes apart in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are investigating two deadly broad daylight shootings in Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon that they say happened just 10 minutes apart.The spate of deadly violence happened just before 3 p.m. near the intersection of Gratz Street and Susquehanna Avenue when police say two people were shot. Both victims, ages 28 and 31, were driven to Temple University Hospital after they were each shot several times.

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House votes to cancel Biden’s $400 billion student loan handout

President Biden’s plan to forgo more than $400 billion in federally backed student loan debt.Lawmakers approved a resolution disapproving of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan that was announced last year and is now stalled because of an ongoing legal challenge. The Supreme Court is expected to consider the legality of Biden’s plan later this summer.On Wednesday, lawmakers voted 218-203 in an attempt to speed up the process and end Biden’s plan through legislation.

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Woman sought in deadly stretch of hit-and-runs in Philadelphia last December

PHILADELPHIA - Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver who they say is accused of three crashes on the same night in Philadelphia, including one that claimed the life of a young man. Neera Nicolas-Hudson, 32, is alleged to have been behind the wheel of a 2005 Ford Mustang on Dec. 26 when she struck a man riding a scooter on the 100 block of North Delaware Avenue.Nicolas-Hudson fled the scene of the crash, according to police, and hit a bicyclist near the intersection of Broad and Spring Garden streets. The victims of both crashes were taken to Philadelphia hospitals and placed in stable condition.

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'Mechanism of death': Pennsylvania man charged in gun trafficking operation linked to homicides, shootings

PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania man has been arrested for running what authorities call a gun trafficking operation connected to several homicides and violent crimes. In a press conference held Wednesday, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced the arrest of 23-year-old Tamir Hartsock of Glenside, Pennsylvania. Hartsock faces numerous felony charges for straw purchasing and trafficking 15 firearms, of which four were recovered and connected to homicides and crimes in Philadelphia. Investigators say Hartsock purchased his first two guns on September 9, 2020, shortly after his 21st birthday.

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