All articles tagged with #philadelphia police
Originally Published 7 days ago — by 6abc Philadelphia
Students at Roxborough High School in Philadelphia returned to school to find racist and antisemitic graffiti vandalism, but the community responded with positive messages and support, while police continue to investigate the incident.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Human remains believed to be Kada Scott, a missing Philadelphia woman, were found in a shallow grave near an abandoned school, prompting an investigation to confirm her identity and cause of death, with police and city officials supporting her family during this tragic time.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
State Rep. Kevin Boyle has not yet turned himself in to Philadelphia police after a warrant was issued for his arrest related to violating a protection from abuse order. The absence of the Democrat, who is seeking re-election, has sparked a partisan disagreement in the House over his voting privileges. Boyle's legal troubles, attributed to a mental health condition by his brother, do not disqualify him from holding elected office, and he remains a candidate for the upcoming primary election.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Philly
A person of interest in two random stabbings in Philadelphia's Center City, including a one-year-old and a woman, has been taken into custody by police. The incidents are unrelated to a synagogue and are believed to be random. The suspect has an active warrant in New York for aggravated assault and is known to police for experiencing a mental health crisis. The public is advised to remain cautious, although there is currently no threat to public safety.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC 10 Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department has identified Jose Quinones-Mendez as the man suspected of taking the handgun used to shoot a police officer and fleeing the scene. The officer was injured in a scuffle with a gunman, identified as Alexander Spencer, who was later shot and killed by the officer's partner. Quinones-Mendez is sought for his suspected involvement in the incident and has been charged with weapons violations, obstruction of justice, and tampering with evidence. Law enforcement officials are actively seeking the public's support in locating him and have warned that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Police believe that Elias Diaz, a man recently arrested for slashing people with a machete in Pennypack Park, is also the long sought-after Fairmount Park rapist who sexually assaulted and killed four women between 2003 and 2007. Investigators are awaiting final forensic confirmation of a DNA match between Diaz and the previous crimes. The case had remained unsolved for nearly 20 years, causing fear among women exercising in Fairmount Park. Diaz was arrested last month for the Pennypack Park assaults, where he allegedly slashed his victims while riding a bike. He has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and related crimes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WPVI-TV
Philadelphia Police are investigating a suspected road rage incident that resulted in the death of a woman who was found shot multiple times on Market Street in West Philadelphia. Another woman at the scene, who had a gun, is being questioned by homicide detectives. A friend of the victim tried to follow first responders to the hospital but ended up in a crash. The person being questioned in the shooting had a permit to carry.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Philly
Two Philadelphia police officers assigned to the Highway Patrol Unit and a 40-year-old man were injured during a shootout in Northeast Philadelphia. The incident began when a sergeant responded to a call about a man firing a gun from a gray Dodge Ram truck. After a chase, two officers attempted a vehicle investigation, but the suspect struck their patrol car and opened fire. Both officers were injured, but in stable condition, while the suspect is in critical condition. The officers' identities have not been released, and the suspect has multiple prior offenses.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC 10 Philadelphia
Philadelphia police are searching for Gino Hagenkotter, a 34-year-old prisoner who escaped custody while on work detail at the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Facility. Hagenkotter asked to use the bathroom and never returned, escaping through the facility's sanitation yard. All Philadelphia prison facilities were placed on lockdown, and police set up a perimeter in the area. Hagenkotter, who was serving time for theft and burglary charges, was supposed to be released for a court-ordered program but had his release date pushed back. The search for Hagenkotter is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Philly
Former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial has had all charges reinstated against him in the shooting death of Eddie Irizarry. The charges include first-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, and official oppression. Dial was taken back into custody after the judge ruled in favor of the prosecutors. Body camera and surveillance footage showed Dial opening fire on Irizarry as he sat in his car. Dial's defense team argues that he felt threatened, but the judge disagreed and moved the case forward for trial.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Philly
Two Philadelphia police officers were shot, one fatally, at a Philadelphia International Airport parking garage. The officers encountered a group breaking into a vehicle when they were fired upon. One officer was hit multiple times and did not survive, while the other officer was shot in the arm and is in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. A $30,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Police are searching for a motorcyclist who stomped on and shattered the back windshield of a car before assaulting the driver, who was delivering food for Uber Eats with her two children in the backseat. The incident, captured on a viral video, occurred on a busy street in Center City. The police have identified a person of interest but no arrests have been made yet. Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying the motorcyclist.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
Former Philadelphia Police officer Mark Dial has surrendered to face murder charges for fatally shooting Eddie Irizarry last month. The shooting, which was initially misreported by the police, sparked protests and raised questions about the department's handling of the incident. Bodycam footage showed that Irizarry was seated in his car with a knife in his hand when Dial opened fire. This marks the fourth time District Attorney Larry Krasner has charged a police officer in connection with an on-duty shooting since taking office in 2018. Dial had been suspended from the Police Department with intent to dismiss.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
Two law enforcement sources and photos of the scene indicate that the car windows of Eddie Irizarry were rolled up when a Philadelphia police officer, identified as Mark Dial, shot and killed him. Body camera footage reportedly shows that the officer approached the car with his partner, who attempted to open the passenger door. The officer then yelled that Irizarry "had a weapon" before shooting him multiple times through the front windshield and driver's-side window. Two knives were later found in the car. The new details raise questions about the justification for the use of deadly force and have led Irizarry's family to demand answers. The incident is under investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Philly
A 63-year-old woman was shot and killed in the Morrell Park neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. The incident happened inside a living room and a gun was found on the scene. A woman is in custody and the motive is unknown at this time.