Pair Killed In Separate Philly Shootings: Police
Two people were killed in separate shootings overnight in Philadelphia, authorities said.
Shortly after midnight on Monday, Aug. 26, Philadelphia Police responded to a shooting on the 2500 block of Kensington Avenue, in the 26th District.
A 41-year-old woman was located with a gunshot wound to the right arm. PFD-Medic Unit transported the victim to Temple University Hospital, where she succumbed to her injury at 12:34 a.m., police said.
On Sunday, Aug. 25, at 11:23 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded for a person with a gun on the 400 block of East Indiana, in the 24th District.
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Deadly Early Morning Shooting Under Investigation: Philadelphia Police
A man died from his wounds after he was shot multiple times Friday morning, Aug. 2, authorities say.
The shooting happened before 4 a.m. on the 200 block of West Somerset Street in Kensington, according to PPD. The victim, a man in his early 30s, was struck in the abdomen, right leg, and left arm, police wrote.
He was taken to Temple University Hospital and pronounced dead around 4:20 a.m., authorities said. His name was not reported as of late Friday morning.
No arrests have been made and no weapons recovered, PPD added. Anyone with information is asked to call the …
Woman Shot Dead On North Philly Street, Suspect In Custody: Police
A suspect is in custody for the murder of 48-year-old Rasheedah Lane, according to Philadelphia police.
Jerome Edens, 67, surrendered to police on Tuesday, July 16, PPD wrote in a release.
Lane was found with multiple gunshot wounds on the 2100 block of North Camac Street on July 9, according to officials. She was taken to Temple University Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries an hour later, authorities said.
In addition to murder, Edens is charged with firearms offenses and tampering with evidence, PPD added.
Driver Shot 'Multiple Times' Drives 7 Blocks To Safety, Philly Police Say
A gunshot victim drove seven blocks to safety after coming under fire in North Philadelphia on Wednesday night, July 10, city police say.
The victim, an 18-year-old man, was outside his car on the 800 block of West Erie Avenue when a black sedan pulled up around 10:45 p.m., PPD said.
A suspect got out of the vehicle and opened fire, striking the victim multiple times in the chest, according to officials. The shooter fled the scene and teen got back in his car, driving east until he came across police officers, authorities said.
He was taken to Temple University Hospital in "cri…
