PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A building collapse following a fire on Saturday morning in North Philadelphia trapped six people, including five firefighters. One of those firefighters, Lt. Sean Williamson, was tragically killed. The four other firefighters and inspector from Philly’s License and Inspections Department were rescued from the rumble. READ MORE: ATF’s National Response Team Joins … Read More “Archbishop From Philadelphia Fire Department Chaplain Groups Helps Firefighters Mourn Loss Of Lt. Sean Williamson – CBS Philly” »
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel was emotional at a press conference on Saturday after a city firefighter was killed and five other people were injured after a building collapsed in Fairhill. Fifty one year-old Lt. Sean Williamson died in the building collapse. Thiel said the collapse on West Indiana Avenue is the … Read More “‘I’m Almost Speechless’ – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia police have identified the suspect wanted in a hate crime and double shooting last weekend. Police are looking for 21-year-old Joel Martinez, from the 2600 block of High Street in Camden, New Jersey. Police say Martinez is wanted for attempted murder, aggravated assault, Violation of Uniform Firearms Act and related charges. READ … Read More “Police Identify Suspect Wanted In Hate Crime Beating Of Transgender Woman, Double Shooting In Kensington – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A 26-year-old man was shot in the head and killed in Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane section on Sunday, police say. The shooting happened just around noon on the 1500 block of 68th Avenue. Police say the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Two suspects were taken into custody and a weapon … Read More “Man Shot In Head, Killed In West Oak Lane; 2 Suspects In Custody – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia police say they are investigating a hate crime after a double shooting and attack in Kensington. Investigators say someone shot two women. A third victim, who is transgender, was beaten during the violence. READ MORE: Father Of 14-Year-Old Boy Killed In Philadelphia Drive-By Shooting Speaks Out: ‘I Love Him, I Wish … Read More “Philadelphia Police Investigating Hate Crime After Double Shooting In Kensington – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Five separate shootings in Philadelphia on Saturday have left one man dead and five others injured, police say. In East Germantown, a shooting killed an 18-year-old man and injured 25-year-old-man. The shooting occurred on the 5500 block of Devon Street around 5:45 p.m. READ MORE: Philadelphia Weather: Sunday’s Storms Could Bring Damaging … Read More “5 Separate Shootings In Philadelphia Leaves 1 Person Dead, 5 Others Injured: Police – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia police are investigating nine separate shootings from Friday to Saturday that left one pregnant woman dead and eight others injured, including a man at a SEPTA subway station. The doctors managed to save the baby she was carrying. Police say they found the woman in her 20s shot in the head … Read More “9 separate shootings in Philadelphia leave pregnant woman dead, 8 others injured: Police – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – It’s been a very violent and deadly weekend throughout Philadelphia. Since Friday, there have been 14 killings and at least 16 shootings. Detectives at Philadelphia Police Department headquarters are looking for the person who shot down a 9-year-old boy and his father. CBS3 spoke to a broken woman who lost both her … Read More “Father, 9-year-old son among 14 people killed in Philadelphia Violent Remembrance Day weekend – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia police are investigating eight separate shootings from Saturday night to Sunday that killed six people and injured seven others. A 9-year-old child and a man were shot and killed on the 2100 block of Carver Street in the city’s Wissinoming neighborhood on Sunday night, police said. They were pronounced dead at … Read More “Father, 9-year-old son among 6 people killed in 8 separate shootings in Philadelphia, police say – CBS Philly” »
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia police are investigating eight separate shootings from Saturday night to Sunday that killed six people and injured seven others. A 9-year-old child and a man were shot and killed on the 2100 block of Carver Street in the city’s Wissinoming neighborhood on Sunday night, police said. They were pronounced dead at … Read More “Father, 9-year-old son among 6 people died in 8 separate shootings in Philadelphia, injuring 7 others, police say – CBS Philly” »