Philadelphia

Flight attendant found deceased at airport hotel room with a sock in her mouth

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 66-year-old flight attendant for American Airlines was discovered unresponsive in her hotel room at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott on Monday night, according to local law enforcement. The woman, who had a sock in her mouth, was pronounced dead within minutes of being found. These details of the case were reported by Shawn Ritchie, the Public Information Officer. The Philadelphia Police Department’s homicide detectives are currently investigating the incident. Ritchie noted that …

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Coordinated thugs looting across Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A wave of looting has swept across Philadelphia, with groups of teenagers targeting multiple stores, including high-profile brands like Apple Store, Lululemon, and Foot Locker. The city’s mayor and police chief have voiced their outrage at this criminal activity, which they believe was a coordinated effort. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney described the looting as a “repugnant display of opportunistic crime” and assured residents that such behavior would not be tolerated. The incident, …

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Officer faces murder charges for shooting a man to death in his car

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PHILADELPHIA, PA- Mark Dial, a Philadelphia police officer, turned himself in to authorities on Friday. He is facing charges of murder for the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry Jr. last month. The charges against Dial, announced by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, also include voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment of another person, and official oppression. The incident, which took place on August 14, was initially reported by the police as a confrontation …

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Gunfire breaks out during outdoor party, 7 people shot

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A shooting broke out in West Philadelphia during an outdoor party. One man lost his life, and six others sustained injuries during the gunfire. This incident occurred just two days after another homicide took place on the same block. The police were called to the scene in the early hours of Saturday morning, where they discovered a large crowd and multiple victims of the shooting. The victims were swiftly transported to the hospital for medical …

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Playground shooting leaves two people dead, two injured

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A shooting at a playground in north Philadelphia has left two men dead and two others critically wounded, prompting a citywide search for five suspects. The incident occurred at the 8th and Diamond basketball courts, where a group of people had gathered on Friday evening. According to the police, five males opened fire on the group before fleeing the scene. Two of the victims passed away from their injuries, and two other victims are currently …

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Man killed by 70-year-old woman who hid knife inside of her cane

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A 70-year-old woman from Philadelphia has been accused of fatally stabbing a 31-year-old man with a knife concealed in her cane. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has charged Renee DiPietro with third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and possession of a crime instrument. She received these charges for allegedly killing Michael Sides on June 10th in Ardmore. The incident occurred following an altercation between DiPietro’s son and Sides’ friend at a local bar. On the day …

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Gangster convicted for cemetery murder

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A Philadelphia jury has convicted a motorcycle gang member, Michael DiMauro, 51, for the brutal murder of a potential recruit of the Warlocks biker gang. The crime took place in 2017, with the victim’s body discovered in a crypt at Mount Moriah Cemetery in southwest Philadelphia. DiMauro, who chose to represent himself in court, was found guilty of a series of charges, including first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse, related to the death of …

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Toddler accidentally shot to death by 14-year-old cousin

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A devastating incident unfolded in Philadelphia on Thursday morning, resulting in the tragic death of a 2-year-old girl. According to the police, the girl’s 14-year-old cousin gained access to a firearm, which accidentally discharged. Authorities are now investigating how the teenager obtained the weapon. The incident occurred in a rowhouse on North 29th Street, below Cecil B. Moore Avenue in the Brewerytown neighborhood. This heartbreaking event once again highlights the urgent need for responsible gun …

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Mass shooting during homicide victim’s vigil leaves five injured

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Five individuals, including a teenage boy, two women, and two men, were wounded in a drive-by shooting that occurred during a vigil for a Philadelphia homicide victim, according to the police. The incident took place on Tuesday evening on the 400 block of East Wyoming Avenue. The gathering was held in memory of Orlando Negron, a 20-year-old man who was fatally shot on July 5th in Olney. During the vigil, a white Jeep Grand Cherokee …

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Five killed in mass shooting in Philadelphia

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A shooting rampage in Philadelphia on Monday night has left five people dead and two children injured. The incident began when police were flagged down at the intersection of 56th and Chester streets, according to Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw. As officers were preparing to transport gunshot victims to the hospital, they heard more gunshots in the area. Responding officers found multiple shell casings and continued to hear gunfire as they pursued the gunman. Eventually, …

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