Police: 10-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shoots Himself With Father's Gun
Police in Darby Township say a 10-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the face with a .357 magnum handgun that authorities believe was left in the car by the child's father.
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Police in Darby Township say a 10-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the face with a .357 magnum handgun that authorities believe was left in the car by the child's father.
CBS 3 Eyewitness News goes deep inside the case as reporter Natasha Brown talks exclusively with key players who were in the middle of it all.
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Police in Darby Borough say a 18-year-old man is in jail and facing sexual assault and kidnapping charges for an alleged attack on a 14-year-old girl this week.
Joe Gallagher, a football coach at the school for 23 years, was reportedly involved in a hit-and-run crash at Lincoln and Fourth Avenues in Prospect Park on Saturday.
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Authorities say three vehicles were involved in the crash and one car overturned.
Thousands of customers in the Philadelphia region are without power today as a result of the heavy winds. Travelers are also experiencing flight delays.
The Labor Day holiday weekend is here, and Mother Nature will reward us after a very rough week of weather in the Philadelphia region.
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A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for Sept. 4, 2026.
A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
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The Labor Day holiday weekend is here, and Mother Nature will reward us after a very rough week of weather in the Philadelphia region.
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for Sept. 4, 2026.
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A crash on Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township left a 54-year-old man dead and two others injured early Friday morning, police said.
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The family-owned boardwalk shop has become a must-stop destination, serving generations of visitors the same hot cake donuts since 1976.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
While Friday will not be quite as active as the past few days, the Philadelphia region will still need to watch for some late afternoon and Friday evening storms.
More showers and storms will be possible later this afternoon into this evening and bring back the chance for severe weather.
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The Philadelphia area is under another NEXT Weather Alert on Wednesday for the potential for another round of strong storms.
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Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for Sept. 4, 2026.
Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, marking a return to the NBA for the former No. 1 draft pick.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Whether it's your first beach day or you've been creating memories and family traditions in Ocean City, New Jersey, for years, Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer for many. Reporter Siafa Lewis talked to families about their plans.
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