Self defense has become a hot button in today's world as there has been an increase of violence across the country. There has been a number of shootings, protests, and robberies as Covid-19 has caused a fair amount of people to lose jobs and income. Personal protection has become increasingly … [Read more...]
2 shot during attempted robbery in city’s Logan section
LOGAN (WPVI) -- Two people have been shot and wounded in an attempted robbery in the city's Logan section. The incident occurred just after 2 a.m. at the intersection of North 11th Steet and West Olney Avenue. Police arrived to the scene to find a 37-year-old female and a 23-year-old man both … [Read more...]
Surveillance video released in North Philadelphia triple shooting
NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) --Police are hoping a newly released surveillance video will help in their investigation of a triple shooting in North Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon. They are hoping the public can help to identify the men and the vehicle seen in the video. Philadelphia Police … [Read more...]
Family Dollar full of shoppers robbed at gunpoint in Wissinoming
WISSINOMING (WPVI) -- Tis the holiday season and it appears as if crime is becoming more prevalent. Within the last 24 hours, the Family Dollar in Philadelphia was robbed. A scare for shoppers as three masked men barged into a store and held the place up at gunpoint. It happened around 8:30 … [Read more...]
Upper Darby police shoot and kill knife-wielding man in Clifton Heights
Tuesday, January 05, 2016 11:46PM CLIFTON HEIGHTS, Pa. (WPVI) -- Upper Darby police shot and killed a knife-wielding man in Clifton Heights, Delaware County. It happened around 7:10 p.m. Tuesday on the grounds of Bishop Hill Apartments located at 151 E. Bishop Avenue. Police say they … [Read more...]
Double stabbing outside Center City nightclub
CENTER CITY (WPVI) -- Two men are fighting for their lives after a double stabbing outside a Center City, Philadelphia nightclub. The incident started around 3:15 a.m. Saturday outside Club Voyeur on the 1200 block of St. James Street. Police say three men were arguing when one of the men … [Read more...]
Man stabbed after bar fight in Kensington
A man in his 30s was stabbed after a bar fight in Philadelphia's Kensington section. The incident occurred before 2:00 a.m. Wednesday near East Thompson Street and Lehigh Avenue. Police say the fight broke out during a pool game inside the bar. The fight then moved outside and that's when a … [Read more...]
Police: Woman stabbed three times by husband
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a violent altercation between a woman and her husband in South Philadelphia. The incident happened around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday in the 2500 block of Webster Street. Police said a 61-year-old woman was stabbed three times by her husband … [Read more...]
Mother and daughter hurt during violent home invasion in Lawncrest
LAWNCREST (WPVI) -- A 56-year-old business owner and her mother are home from the hospital after being assaulted during a violent home invasion in Philadelphia's Lawncrest section. Neighbors say it's the second time in a week the younger woman has been targeted. It happened around 9:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
Arrest in killing of man walking home from Northeast Philadelphia bar
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police say they've arrested the man who killed a 21-year-old who was walking home from a bar in Northeast Philadelphia. Angelo Maldonado, 39, of the 3900 block of Claridge Street, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with the murder of Thomas Ewing. Officers … [Read more...]