Woman who claims to be mother of East Lansdowne shooter reveals how fire, shooting started
Chin Le, who spoke through her family doctor, said her son shot and killed five family members before taking his own life.
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Chin Le, who spoke through her family doctor, said her son shot and killed five family members before taking his own life.
Officer David Schiazza was released from the hospital Thursday after being shot during a chaotic active shooter situation in East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, Wednesday. The other officer who was shot is also expected to be OK.
Pups from the Philadelphia area and Virginia stopped by CBS Philadelphia Thursday to say hi ahead of the Puppy Bowl XX.
Both officers shot in East Lansdowne are expected to survive, and six members of the Le family are unaccounted for, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said.
Investigators still have sift through the wreckage of a home on Lewis Avenue in East Lansdowne that was damaged in a fire after a shooting that hurt two police officers. READ MORE
The identities of the officers injured in the shooting in East Lansdowne aren't known at this time.
Residents in East Lansdowne said it's normally a safe and quiet neighborhood and they were sad and angry to see the scene unfold near their homes.
A new LGBTQQIA+ community center is set to open in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, this weekend. Madeleine Wright reports.
After 2-year-old Benny Petransky's sudden death, neighbors lit blue lights to show support for his family.
The Delco DA said the scene is still a very active investigation, and that both officers were placed in stable condition.
Neighbors and friends in Broomall, Pennsylvania, gathered Wednesday to say goodbye to Benny Petransky, who died last week, and support his family.
Neighbors described a chaotic scene on Lewis Avenue when two officers were shot in East Lansdowne, Delaware County, Wednesday afternoon.
Residents in East Lansdowne, Delaware County, said it is normally a safe and quiet neighborhood and they were sad and angry to see the chaotic scene unfold near their homes.
CBS News Philadelphia was on the scene in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, where two police officers were shot and a home was on fire in East Lansdowne. Visit cbsnewsphiladelphia.com for updates on this developing story.
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer spoke to the press outside Penn Presbyterian Medical Center after two police officers were shot in East Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, Wednesday afternoon. The officers are in stable condition, he said.
Kerri Corrado reports from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center after two officers were injured in a shooting in East Lansdowne, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
One officer was shot in the leg and the other in the arm. Both officers are in stable condition at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, the DA's office said.
The UDTJ Community Center will be Delco's first community center serving young people and people in the LGBTQQIA+ community.
The Petransky family said they're grateful for all the support during this tragic time.
Benny "Benjamin" Petransky from Broomall suddenly died last week. Now, the community is lighting up their homes "Blue for Benny" to honor him.
Upper Darby police are searching for a man they claim killed another man during a domestic dispute Sunday morning on Kent Road.
At Murphy's Giving Market in Upper Darby, staff hope Delco Gives Day will bolster finances for the year ahead.
Delco Gives Day is an effort to raise money for local nonprofits that serve people in Delaware County. People can donate at delcogives.org.
In this Focusing on the Future a group of Villanova students is traveling the world creating documentaries highlighting societal issues and A young South Jersey fashion designer's out-of-the-box creations are being seen on some of the most elite runways.
The dress giveaway continues Sunday at the Ridley Township Public Library from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
A high temperature of 98 degrees is forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon, which would break the daily record.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
Before heading to the polls, here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
In a sea of Democrats, what separates each of the four candidates in the Pennsylvania 3rd Congressional District primary?
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
A fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Center City was placed under control Monday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The Philadelphia area could break another heat record on Tuesday as temperature soar into the upper 90s. Doctors say it's important to drink lots of water – before you get thirsty – and to consider staying indoors instead of exercising outside.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating what led to a deadly multi-vehicle crash on Route 30 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Monday night. The crash happened in a construction zone and involved four vehicles, including a tractor trailer.
Finnish divers have recovered two more bodies from an underwater cave in the Maldives where a group of Italian divers went missing last week. Officials say the bodies were found deep inside the cave system, about 200 feet below the surface.
Fire crews were called out — twice — to The Black Sheep pub in Center City on Monday night and Tuesday morning after a fire broke out and then rekindled hours later.
Health officials in the Congo say at least 131 people have died and more than 500 cases have been reported amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak. The rising numbers come as an American doctor who was working in the Democratic Republic of Congo tested positive for the virus and was evacuated to Germany for treatment.