12-Year-Old Boy Charged, Accused Of Having 'Influence' Over 5-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot 9-Year-Old Nyssa Davis
Nyssa was home unattended at the time of the shooting with her 5-year-old cousin and 12-year-old brother.
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Nyssa was home unattended at the time of the shooting with her 5-year-old cousin and 12-year-old brother.
An active search continues for the second suspect, identified as a "female co-conspirator."
He has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child and other related charges.
The shooting happened around 11 a.m. on the 2300 block of North Bouvier Street.
People who live in the city and are fed up with the gun violence aren't wasting any time to ensure that 2021 is not a repeat of 2020's near-record level of homicides.
The shooting happened on the 1700 block of Roselyn Street just before 12:30 a.m. Monday.
A 40-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot twice in North Philadelphia.
Police say the shooting happened just after 2:15 p.m. on the 2800 block of Michael Road Sunday.
Three people were shot and killed overnight, on top of the nearly 500 people who were murdered in 2020.
A 15-year-old boy who was shot in Southwest Philadelphia earlier this week has died, pushing the city's homicide total even closer to breaking a record.
The shooting happened just before midnight on the 200 block of 56th Street.
There's been a 40% increase in homicides from last year alone, and now the city is close to officially breaking the record of 500 homicides set back in 1990.
The fatal shooting happened on the 3200 block of G Street just before 1:45 p.m.
The shooting happened on the 3100 block of F Street just after 8 a.m.
It happened around 11 p.m. on the 2400 block of West Sergeant Street.
The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at Broad Street and Erie Avenue, near Max's Steaks.
Officials say 36-year-old William Elliot, of Philadelphia, was found inside of a Chrysler 200 along the 3900 block of North Smedley Street suffering from multiple gunshots to the body.
Officials say the 19-year-old was shot once in the chest just before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday inside of the store on the 2100 block of North 22nd Street.
The shooting happened on the 5200 block of Frankford Avenue just before 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The shooting happened near 55th Street and Wyalusing Avenue just after 2:30 p.m.
The double shooting happened on the 1100 block of West Somerset Street around 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the ear in a Kingsessing double shooting, Philadelphia police say.
Officials say the shooting happened on the 1200 block of West Hunting Park Avenue around 10 p.m. Saturday.
Philadelphia police say the double shooting happened on the 1700 block of South Avondale Street just before 12:30 Tuesday afternoon.
The shooting happened on the 3900 block of Franklin Street just before 2:30 p.m.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
A man from New Jersey was arrested and charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware over the weekend.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect on Monday in the Philadelphia region for storms and heavy rain.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
A man from New Jersey was arrested and charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware over the weekend.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Hundreds of people descended on 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday for the city's annual Juneteenth parade.
An 18-year-old man was arrested after he rammed his car into a police vehicle in Juniata Park during an illegal car meetup Sunday morning, authorities said.
The sounds of drums, spoken word performances and celebration filled Germantown Avenue for the Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A man from New Jersey died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Saturday night, police say.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
This year, the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood is also celebrating America's 250th birthday.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
A man from New Jersey was arrested and charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
This year's August Quarterly Festival comes on the heels of a devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
Kyle Schwarber homered three times and Bryce Harper hit for the cycle as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3 in Philadelphia.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
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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.
Rakim Stevens founded "Fathers Forward" to help dads navigate the ups and downs of parenthood, and give them a space to "relate to one another, converse... and heal."
Severe storms capable of producing damaging winds, heavy rain and an isolated tornado will move into the Delaware Valley Monday afternoon and evening.
Tammie Souza is tracking severe storms set to hit the Philadelphia region Monday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Despite facing one of the tournament's highest-ranked teams, Iraqi supporters showed little concern about the challenge ahead vs. France.
The Juneteenth parade featured dancing, a marching band and dozens of floats that honored a pivotal moment in our nation's history.