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Shot In Shoulder, 22-Year-Old Niece Of Power 99FM DJ Killed In South Philly Home: Police
A 22-year-old woman was shot in the shoulder and killed inside a second-floor bedroom of a South Philadelphia home, Philadelphia police announced on Friday, May 23.
Ajani Stinton-Downing, the niece of Power 99FM Philadelphia guest mixer DJ Tyrone Winfield, was found unresponsive around 5:16 p.m. Thursday, May 22, on the 2100 block of Bailey Terrace, just off Point Breeze Avenue, police said.
Officers from the 1st District arrived at the scene after receiving a report of a “person with a gun.” Inside the home, they discovered Stinton-Downing with a gunshot wound to her shoulder. She was rush…
Officer Found Guilty In Eddie Irizarry Killing, But Not Of Murder: Philly Jury
A former Philadelphia police officer has been convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of Eddie Irizarry, court officials announced on Thursday, May 22.
Mark Dial, who was fired last year, was also found guilty of possessing an instrument of crime and recklessly endangering another person. He was acquitted of third-degree murder and official oppression, according to prosecutors.
The case stems from an incident on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, when Dial and his partner approached Irizarry, 27, who had driven the wrong way down East Willard Street in Kensington. Bodycam footage…
12-Year-Old Nashon Thomas Fatally Shot In Bed By Brother, 14, In PA: Police
A child was found shot in the head while lying in bed inside a West Philadelphia home, police said. His older brother is now facing charges.
A 14-year-old boy had been arrested in connection with the shooting death of his 12-year-old brother, Nashon Thomas, Philadelphia Police announced on Thursday, May 22.
Officers responded to the 800 block of Brooklyn Street just after 9:19 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, for reports of a shooting. They found Nashon suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, lying in bed.
He was rushed to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia by paramedics, where he died …
Father, Son ‘5th Street Crew’ Members Charged In Blitz-Style Nike, Lululemon Thefts: PA AG
A father and son accused of swarming high-end stores across southeastern Pennsylvania with a “blitz-style” theft crew have been charged, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Wednesday, May 21.
Jamai Richards, 21, and his 43-year-old father, Donis Richards — both of Philadelphia — were charged in Montgomery County with Felony Corrupt Organizations, Felony Conspiracy, and related offenses after a months-long investigation into the so-called “5th Street Crew.”
According to prosecutors, the crew carried out rapid-fire retail thefts at Nike, Lululemon, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ko…
