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public-safety1 year ago•3 min saved

Police Investigate Gunshots Fired Near Temple University Campus

Temple University's Department of Public Safety coordinated with the Philadelphia Police Department to disperse a group of juveniles who had gathered near Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Several fights broke out, and two gunshots were fired into the air, prompting alerts to the Temple community. Seven juveniles have been cited for disorderly conduct, and law enforcement is working to identify the individual responsible for the gunshots. The university is committed to reviewing the incident and working with law enforcement to ensure the safety of the campus and the North Philadelphia community.

via Temple University News|

#gunshot-incident #juveniles #philadelphia-police-department

crime-and-investigation1 year ago•1 min saved

"Police Investigate Delivery of Preserved Fetuses to Philadelphia's Mutter Museum"

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a package containing two preserved fetuses in glass jars that was sent to the city's medical and science Mütter Museum with a letter from a purported retired physician claiming the specimens were a donation. The museum curator stated that the donation lacked proper paperwork and information, prompting them to contact the authorities. The fetuses have been turned over to the Medical Examiner’s Office for further investigation, and the police will provide additional information as it becomes available.

via NBC News|

#crime-and-investigation #donation #investigation

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Escaped Philadelphia Inmate Gino Hagenkotter Found Dead in Warehouse

Gino Hagenkotter, the man who escaped from a Philadelphia prison at the end of November, was found dead inside a warehouse in Philadelphia. Police believe he broke into the warehouse and his cause of death is under investigation. Hagenkotter escaped while working a detail assignment and was motivated to escape after learning he wouldn't be released until April. This marks the third escape from the prison's campus in 2023.

via CBS Philly|

#crime #gino-hagenkotter #investigation

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Kevin Bethel: Philadelphia's Reshaping Police Commissioner"

Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker is expected to announce Kevin J. Bethel as the next police commissioner of Philadelphia, according to a source. Bethel, a former deputy commissioner and the current chief of school safety for the School District of Philadelphia, is seen as a top candidate to lead the 5,500-member police force. His appointment comes as the department grapples with a surge in gun violence, low morale, and a shortage of nearly 1,000 officers. Parker campaigned on a promise to hire more police officers and implement tough-on-crime tactics. Bethel's experience in law enforcement and juvenile justice is seen as an asset, but he will face the challenge of addressing public safety concerns and staffing issues in the city.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

#gun-violence #kevin-bethel #mayor-elect-cherelle-parker

law-enforcement2 years ago•3 min saved

Tragic Loss: Two Philly Police Officers Die on Same Day in Unrelated Circumstances

Two Philadelphia police officers, Officer Lynneice Hill and Officer Kevin Whetstone, died on the same day in unrelated, nonviolent circumstances. Officer Hill, a 24-year veteran, experienced a medical emergency while working an overtime assignment and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Officer Whetstone, a 15-year veteran, suffered a heart attack at home. Both officers were mourned by their colleagues and remembered for their dedication and contributions to the police department and their community.

via The Philadelphia Inquirer|

#law-enforcement #mourning #nonviolent-deaths