Newly released security footage shows a Philadephia officer fatally shooting a man inside his car seconds after police pulled up next to his vehicle, contradicting the department’s claim that the man had lunged at police. The video was released Tuesday by an attorney representing the family of Eddie Jose Irizarry, 27, who was shot and… Continue reading Video shows Philadelphia police fatally shoot man seconds after officer steps out of vehicle
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17-year-old supporter of Islamic extremism arrested in Philadelphia
WASHINGTON — The FBI and Philadelphia law enforcement officials will announce a case this afternoon against a 17-year-old supporter of Islamic extremists who was allegedly radicalized online and was picking out potential targets, a law enforcement official told NBC News. FBI special agent in charge of the Philadelphia Field Office Jacqueline Maguire and District Attorney Larry Krasner are… Continue reading 17-year-old supporter of Islamic extremism arrested in Philadelphia
2 dead, 2 injured following shooting at Philadelphia playground
PHILADELPHIA — Authorities are searching for five suspects after a shooting at a north Philadelphia playground left two men dead and two others critically wounded. Police said the victims were among a group of people gathered at the 8th and Diamond basketball courts when five males started shooting at the group just before 6 p.m.… Continue reading 2 dead, 2 injured following shooting at Philadelphia playground
Philadelphia Eagles player found not guilty of rape and kidnapping
An Ohio grand jury found Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Joshua Sills not guilty of charges of rape and kidnapping, officials said. The 25-year-old was indicted just days before the Super Bowl this year on one count of rape in the first degree and another count of kidnapping in the first degree, stemming from a Dec. 5, 2019, incident… Continue reading Philadelphia Eagles player found not guilty of rape and kidnapping