One person was killed and six others wounded after gunfire erupted at a restaurant in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia early Sunday morning.
A customer was reportedly removed from a bar at the La Quinta restaurant after reportedly starting a scuffle at about 1:34 a.m.
The customer allegedly returned with a weapon and opened fire.
Five people wounded in the shooting are said to be in stable condition at a local hospital. One of the victims is listed in critical condition.
A 29-year-old male was reportedly killed in the shooting. Further details were unavailable.
There is no word on any arrests in connection with the deadly incident.
The incident remains under investigation
Seven people were shot, one fatally, at the La Quinta restaurant in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia early Sunday morning.
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Troll said
7:05 AM, 06/22/09
Murder Statistics June 22, 2009 As of 11:59 PM Previous Day
2009
137
-10.46%
2008
153
Murders Last 72 Hours: 4
Troll said
7:17 AM, 06/23/09
Germantown Shooting Leaves 1 Dead
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3)
Police are searching for a suspect involved in a deadly shooting in the Germantown section of Philadelphia late Monday night.
Officers rushed to the 400 block of West Rittenhouse Street after reports of gunfire just before midnight.
The victim, a 21-year-old male, was rushed to Einstein Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. He succumbed to his injuries several hours later.
A gun was recovered at the scene, but no arrests have been made.
It is unclear what led to the deadly incident. The shooting remains under investigation.
Troll said
7:58 AM, 06/24/09
Daylight Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Wounded
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) A woman was killed and two men were wounded following a triple shooting in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon.
The shooting happened at about 4:00 p.m. in the 1300 block of S. 53rd Street in the city's Kingsessing section.
According to police, two suspects pulled up on the street in a maroon-colored sedan and began to open fire.
A 24-year-old woman was shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said a 71-year-old man was shot in the hip and is listed in good condition at an area hospital.
In addition, a 19-year-old man was shot in the hand and is also listed in good condition.
A motive for the shooting was not immediately known, but investigators said they have been called to the home numerous times throughout the years for various reasons.
The shooting remains under police investigation.
The shooting happened at about 4:00 p.m. in the 1300 block of S. 53rd Street in the city's Kingsessing section.
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Troll said
7:59 AM, 06/24/09
Murder Statistics June 24, 2009 As of 11:59 PM Previous Day
2009
140
-10.83%
2008
157
Murders Last 24 Hours: 3
Troll said
8:06 AM, 06/26/09
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Frankford Bar Shooting
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3)
Philadelphia Police are investigating a deadly triple shooting a Frankford bar early Friday morning.
Officers rushed to the 1200 block of Pratt Street after reports of gunfire at a local bar at about 1:15 a.m.
A male victim with a gunshot wound to the stomach was rushed from the scene to Temple University Hospital where he was later pronounced.
A 20-year-old male is in very critical condition at Einstein Hospital after being shot in the back of the head, officials said.
The third victim was taken to Hahnemann Hospital with a gunshot wound to the thigh.
Further details were not immediately available. No arrests have been made.
The deadly incident remains under investigation.
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Troll said
7:50 AM, 06/28/09
2 People Murdered In Northern Liberties Apt.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS)
Two people were shot to death in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia Saturday evening.
The shooting reportedly happened at about 5:30 p.m. inside and apartment in the area's new Piazza Development on Hancock Street.
One of the victims has been identified as Rian Thal, 34, who did marketing for night clubs in Philadelphia.
The other victim has been identified as a male in his 30's, his name has yet to be released.
It appears that Thal was shot twice and the male victim was shot multiple times.
Property managers told police that the crime was caught on security cameras.
Police said the incident doesn't look like a robbery as they continue to investigate this deadly shooting.
Police are searching for two to three suspects who reportedly fled the apartment after the shooting.
Two people were shot to death in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia Saturday evening.
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Troll said
9:59 AM, 06/29/09
Murder Statistics June 29, 2009 As of 11:59 PM Previous Day
2009
144
-8.86%
2008
158
Murders Last 72 Hours: 4
Troll said
10:02 AM, 06/29/09
Busy weekend......4 dead.......4 cops injured in the line of duty.
2 Crashes Leave 4 Philadelphia Officers Injured
Suspects In Custody For Alleged DUI
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3)
In less than 24 hours, two crashes involving a driver allegedly under the influence left four Philadelphia Police officers injured.
Police said two officers were hurt when an SUV collided into their cruiser at A and Erie Avenues in Hunting Park just after 11 p.m. Sunday night.
Neither officer was seriously injured in the crash. They were both treated and released at Temple University Hospital.
The driver of the SUV was taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence.
Hours earlier, two officers with the 24th District were injured after they were struck during a traffic stop on the 4200 block of Aramingo Avenue.
Officer George Higginson, 25 and Officer Richard Hayes, 28, were searching a vehicle when it was struck by a Honda Ridgeline at about 1:30 a.m.
Police said the SUV sideswiped the officers' cruiser before slamming into the suspect's vehicle.
Officer Higginson was rushed to Hahnemann Hospital where he was treated for lacerations to his face.
Officer Hayes was taken to Frankford-Torresdale Hospital where he remains in critical condition with a severe head injury and serious facial injuries.
The driver stopped prior to the crash was arrested for DUI and a passenger is also facing charges after attempting to flee.
The driver of the Ridgeline, 20-year-old John Cusick of Bristol, is also facing charges of DUI, aggravated assault and related offenses.
Both crashes remain under investigation.
Two Philadelphia Police officers were injured in a crash near A and Erie Avenues just after 11 p.m. on June 28.
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Uke said
11:49 PM, 06/29/09
The cops need bigger, more powerful weapons if they ever expect ta get a handle on the crime spree in Philly. I suggest nucular weapons. SmaLL, tactical nukes. Deployed remotely, and dropped by drone aircraft...
Smart-bombs. The military's been using 'em for years. Time for the Philadelphia Police Dept. ta use nukes. Just one or two... Clean the worst areas out! Just knowin' the cops ain't just foolin' around oughta help quiet things down a whole bunch!
Troll said
2:13 AM, 06/30/09
Uke wrote:
The cops need bigger, more powerful weapons if they ever expect ta get a handle on the crime spree in Philly. I suggest nucular weapons. SmaLL, tactical nukes. Deployed remotely, and dropped by drone aircraft...
Smart-bombs. The military's been using 'em for years. Time for the Philadelphia Police Dept. ta use nukes. Just one or two... Clean the worst areas out! Just knowin' the cops ain't just foolin' around oughta help quiet things down a whole bunch!
That was already tried.....they dropped a bomb from a police helicopter on the MOVE compound back in '85 and burned down a few blocks.
Troll said
9:11 AM, 07/01/09
Body Found In Fairmount Park
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) Philadelphia Police are investigating the discovery of a body in Fairmount Park early Wednesday morning.
Chopper 3 HD was over Fairmount Park near Ford Road and Chamounix Drive where the gruesome discovery was made at about 6:30 a.m.
Authorities said the victim, a black male in his 30s or 40s, had been shot multiple times.
Further details were unavailable. The incident remains under investigation
The body of a male in his 30s or 40s was found in Fairmount Park the morning of July1.
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Uke said
11:02 AM, 07/01/09
In other words, although murders in Philadelphia declined SOMEWHAT in June, 2009 compared to June, 2008, murders are still the leading cause of death among Philadelphians?
And yes indeedy, I remember the bomb fiasco ordered by Mayor Wilson Goode on the Move Compound. Incindiary device. Untested. Left over from WW-II. Stuppid!
Troll said
8:26 AM, 07/03/09
Wissoming Shooting Leaves 2 Critically Injured
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3)
Philadelphia Police are searching for suspects in a shooting that left two people critically injured early Friday morning.
A man and woman were shot outside a home on the 1600 block of Brill Street in Wissinoming just after midnight, according to police.
The female victim was rushed to Frankford-Torresdale Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. The male victim was taken to Temple University Hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. Both victims are reportedly in critical condition.
Two suspects were reportedly fled following the shooting. It is believed the violent incident was sparked following an argument at an area bar.
No arrests have been made. If you have any information, please contact Philadelphia Police.
Troll said
8:29 AM, 07/03/09
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2 People Murdered In Northern Liberties Apt.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS)
Two people were shot to death in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia Saturday evening.
The shooting reportedly happened at about 5:30 p.m. inside and apartment in the area's new Piazza Development on Hancock Street.
One of the victims has been identified as Rian Thal, 34, who did marketing for night clubs in Philadelphia.
The other victim has been identified as a male in his 30's, his name has yet to be released.
It appears that Thal was shot twice and the male victim was shot multiple times.
Property managers told police that the crime was caught on security cameras.
Police said the incident doesn't look like a robbery as they continue to investigate this deadly shooting.
Police are searching for two to three suspects who reportedly fled the apartment after the shooting.
Two people were shot to death in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia Saturday evening.
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Arrest Made In Northern Liberties Double Murder
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3)
Philadelphia Police have arrested a suspect for her involvement in a robbery and deadly double shooting in an upscale Northern Liberties apartment building Saturday evening.
Katoya Jones, 25, of Philadelphia, is facing charges of Murder, Conspiracy, Robbery, Burglary, Criminal Trespass and Possession of an Instrument of Crime.
According to investigators, Jones was not one of the shooters directly involved in the double murder, but played a significant role in the planning of the crimes.
The shooting happened at about 5:00 p.m. outside an apartment in the recently opened Piazza at Schmidt's on Hancock Street.
Rian Thal, 40, and a male, identified as Tim Gilmore of Ohio, were both shot multiple times during the incident.
According to investigators, the three gunmen, and a fourth who posed as a lookout, gained entry to the building and waited for Thal and Gilmore to return to her apartment. Jones was captured on surveillance tape entering the building in front of one the suspects moments before the murders.
As Thal and Gilmore returned, the gunmen surrounded the pair and shot them multiple times outside her apartment before fleeing.
"This was extremely organized, you have four guys, they're all on cell phones together, they're going up staircases. You have a lookout, he's alerting them when the two decedents are on their way up," Capt. James Clark explained.
Police said they found approximately $100,000 in cash and a large amount of cocaine in Thal's apartment. The suspects did not take any of the cash or drugs found in the apartment.
According to sources, Jones lived in the same building as Thal and was described as a casual acquaintance of Thal.
Investigators said they believe the double murder was drug-related.
"Obviously they were targeted, the two individuals, because of different illegal activities they were in to. The plan probably went wrong really quickly, having to shoot and kill both of them," Capt Clark explained.
Police said the four other suspects remain on the loose.
Gunfire Leaves 1 Dead, 6 Wounded In Feltonville
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3)One person was killed and six others wounded after gunfire erupted at a restaurant in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia early Sunday morning.
A customer was reportedly removed from a bar at the La Quinta restaurant after reportedly starting a scuffle at about 1:34 a.m.
The customer allegedly returned with a weapon and opened fire.
Five people wounded in the shooting are said to be in stable condition at a local hospital. One of the victims is listed in critical condition.
A 29-year-old male was reportedly killed in the shooting. Further details were unavailable.
There is no word on any arrests in connection with the deadly incident.
The incident remains under investigation
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June 22, 2009
As of 11:59 PM Previous Day
2009
2008
Murders Last 72 Hours: 4
Germantown Shooting Leaves 1 Dead
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3)Police are searching for a suspect involved in a deadly shooting in the Germantown section of Philadelphia late Monday night.
Officers rushed to the 400 block of West Rittenhouse Street after reports of gunfire just before midnight.
The victim, a 21-year-old male, was rushed to Einstein Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. He succumbed to his injuries several hours later.
A gun was recovered at the scene, but no arrests have been made.
It is unclear what led to the deadly incident. The shooting remains under investigation.
Daylight Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Wounded
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) A woman was killed and two men were wounded following a triple shooting in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon.The shooting happened at about 4:00 p.m. in the 1300 block of S. 53rd Street in the city's Kingsessing section.
According to police, two suspects pulled up on the street in a maroon-colored sedan and began to open fire.
A 24-year-old woman was shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said a 71-year-old man was shot in the hip and is listed in good condition at an area hospital.
In addition, a 19-year-old man was shot in the hand and is also listed in good condition.
A motive for the shooting was not immediately known, but investigators said they have been called to the home numerous times throughout the years for various reasons.
The shooting remains under police investigation.
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June 24, 2009
As of 11:59 PM Previous Day
2009
2008
Murders Last 24 Hours: 3
1 Dead, 2 Injured In Frankford Bar Shooting
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3)Philadelphia Police are investigating a deadly triple shooting a Frankford bar early Friday morning.
Officers rushed to the 1200 block of Pratt Street after reports of gunfire at a local bar at about 1:15 a.m.
A male victim with a gunshot wound to the stomach was rushed from the scene to Temple University Hospital where he was later pronounced.
A 20-year-old male is in very critical condition at Einstein Hospital after being shot in the back of the head, officials said.
The third victim was taken to Hahnemann Hospital with a gunshot wound to the thigh.
Further details were not immediately available. No arrests have been made.
The deadly incident remains under investigation.
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2 People Murdered In Northern Liberties Apt.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS)Two people were shot to death in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia Saturday evening.
The shooting reportedly happened at about 5:30 p.m. inside and apartment in the area's new Piazza Development on Hancock Street.
One of the victims has been identified as Rian Thal, 34, who did marketing for night clubs in Philadelphia.
The other victim has been identified as a male in his 30's, his name has yet to be released.
It appears that Thal was shot twice and the male victim was shot multiple times.
Property managers told police that the crime was caught on security cameras.
Police said the incident doesn't look like a robbery as they continue to investigate this deadly shooting.
Police are searching for two to three suspects who reportedly fled the apartment after the shooting.
CBS
Stay with CBS3.com and Eyewitness News for updates on this developing story.
June 29, 2009
As of 11:59 PM Previous Day
2009
2008
Murders Last 72 Hours: 4
2 Crashes Leave 4 Philadelphia Officers Injured
Suspects In Custody For Alleged DUI
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3)Police said two officers were hurt when an SUV collided into their cruiser at A and Erie Avenues in Hunting Park just after 11 p.m. Sunday night.
Neither officer was seriously injured in the crash. They were both treated and released at Temple University Hospital.
The driver of the SUV was taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence.
Hours earlier, two officers with the 24th District were injured after they were struck during a traffic stop on the 4200 block of Aramingo Avenue.
Officer George Higginson, 25 and Officer Richard Hayes, 28, were searching a vehicle when it was struck by a Honda Ridgeline at about 1:30 a.m.
Police said the SUV sideswiped the officers' cruiser before slamming into the suspect's vehicle.
Officer Higginson was rushed to Hahnemann Hospital where he was treated for lacerations to his face.
Officer Hayes was taken to Frankford-Torresdale Hospital where he remains in critical condition with a severe head injury and serious facial injuries.
The driver stopped prior to the crash was arrested for DUI and a passenger is also facing charges after attempting to flee.
The driver of the Ridgeline, 20-year-old John Cusick of Bristol, is also facing charges of DUI, aggravated assault and related offenses.
Both crashes remain under investigation.
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That was already tried.....they dropped a bomb from a police helicopter on the MOVE compound back in '85 and burned down a few blocks.
Body Found In Fairmount Park
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) Philadelphia Police are investigating the discovery of a body in Fairmount Park early Wednesday morning.Chopper 3 HD was over Fairmount Park near Ford Road and Chamounix Drive where the gruesome discovery was made at about 6:30 a.m.
Authorities said the victim, a black male in his 30s or 40s, had been shot multiple times.
Further details were unavailable. The incident remains under investigation
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Wissoming Shooting Leaves 2 Critically Injured
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3)A man and woman were shot outside a home on the 1600 block of Brill Street in Wissinoming just after midnight, according to police.
The female victim was rushed to Frankford-Torresdale Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. The male victim was taken to Temple University Hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. Both victims are reportedly in critical condition.
Two suspects were reportedly fled following the shooting. It is believed the violent incident was sparked following an argument at an area bar.
No arrests have been made. If you have any information, please contact Philadelphia Police.
Arrest Made In Northern Liberties Double Murder
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3)Katoya Jones, 25, of Philadelphia, is facing charges of Murder, Conspiracy, Robbery, Burglary, Criminal Trespass and Possession of an Instrument of Crime.
According to investigators, Jones was not one of the shooters directly involved in the double murder, but played a significant role in the planning of the crimes.
The shooting happened at about 5:00 p.m. outside an apartment in the recently opened Piazza at Schmidt's on Hancock Street.
Rian Thal, 40, and a male, identified as Tim Gilmore of Ohio, were both shot multiple times during the incident.
According to investigators, the three gunmen, and a fourth who posed as a lookout, gained entry to the building and waited for Thal and Gilmore to return to her apartment. Jones was captured on surveillance tape entering the building in front of one the suspects moments before the murders.
As Thal and Gilmore returned, the gunmen surrounded the pair and shot them multiple times outside her apartment before fleeing.
"This was extremely organized, you have four guys, they're all on cell phones together, they're going up staircases. You have a lookout, he's alerting them when the two decedents are on their way up," Capt. James Clark explained.
Police said they found approximately $100,000 in cash and a large amount of cocaine in Thal's apartment. The suspects did not take any of the cash or drugs found in the apartment.
According to sources, Jones lived in the same building as Thal and was described as a casual acquaintance of Thal.
Investigators said they believe the double murder was drug-related.
"Obviously they were targeted, the two individuals, because of different illegal activities they were in to. The plan probably went wrong really quickly, having to shoot and kill both of them," Capt Clark explained.
Police said the four other suspects remain on the loose.
The deadly shooting remains under investigation.
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