Man charged after godson accidentally shoots himself with unsecured gun in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia DA's Office said Rhamique Topping is facing charges after his godson got a hold of his unsecured gun and accidentally shot himself.
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The Philadelphia DA's Office said Rhamique Topping is facing charges after his godson got a hold of his unsecured gun and accidentally shot himself.
A 5-year-old boy accidentally shot himself twice in Philadelphia's Kensington section on Sunday, police said.
The 5-year-old girl was placed in stable condition at a local hospital, according to Philadelphia police.
Multiple agencies are investigating the shooting that left 44-year-old Ada Ortiz and her 1-year-old grandson dead in Allentown.
Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in the Fairhill neighborhood late Wednesday night.
Philadelphia police say a man was shot and killed Wednesday night on Orkney Street near Indiana Avenue.
Just before 8:30 Tuesday morning, officers were called to the 1200 block of West Harold Street. Police said a man was rushed to Temple University Hospital where he later died.
The 1-year-old boy and 44-year-old woman who were killed in an Allentown home shooting Friday night were identified by the Lehigh County Coroner's Office Tuesday afternoon.
Pastor Carl Day and other activists battling gun violence want the new Philadelphia mayor and police commissioner to engage with community leaders and groups and develop neighborhood safety plans.
A one-year-old boy and a 44-year-old woman were killed in a shooting in Allentown on Friday night, the Lehigh County coroner said.
The shooting happened before 9 p.m. on Chestnut Street in Allentown. We've reached out to authorities for more information on how many people were injured and their conditions.
"If you do shoot your gun up in the air, you gonna get the smoke up in your house," Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal said.
The man was shot and killed at the Regency Townhomes at Woodhaven and Academy Roads on Thursday night.
Czech officials say at least 14 people were killed and others wounded in a shooting on the campus of a university in Prague.
Philadelphia police are asking the public for help Thursday for any information to solve three homicides that happened this year.
The shooting happened inside a store at the gas station on the 5200 block of Oxford Avenue just after 6 p.m. in Philadelphia's Frankford section.
One man died and three other people were injured after a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia's Eastwick neighborhood Wednesday night.
A triple shooting at a gas station in Philadelphia's Frankford section left one man dead on Wednesday night, police said.
Philadelphia police confirmed a man died Thursday night after a shooting in Feltonville.
Police are investigating an incident after shots were fired at an officers in North Philadelphia Wednesday evening.
A 40-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shootout with Philadelphia police in Holmesburg on Sunday morning.
Police say a 33-year-old man was shot multiple times around 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
Police responded to the scene of a shooting inside the first floor entry way of a property on the 1000 block of West Ontario Street in North Philadelphia just before 6 p.m.
Two Philadelphia police officers were injured during a shootout in Holmesburg early Sunday morning.
Both officers struck by gunfire were placed in stable condition at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, the Philadelphia Police Department said.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
The congregation at Messiah Lutheran Church in Downingtown celebrated its official grand reopening Sunday.
Jeffery Simmons gave Jalen Hurts bulletin board material heading into Week 2, and the Eagles quarterback responded with a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter to beat the Titans.
Cristopher Sánchez earned his major league-leading 18th win Sunday, leading the Phillies to a 7-2 victory over the Mets.
The lawyer for the man identified him as a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. Officials said he was shot at least once in the torso and was in serious but stable condition.
Jalen Hurts tossed a game-winning touchdown pass to Darius Cooper to help the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Tennessee Titans, 24-20, Sunday at Nissan Stadium.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
Jeffery Simmons gave Jalen Hurts bulletin board material heading into Week 2, and the Eagles quarterback responded with a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter to beat the Titans.
The congregation at Messiah Lutheran Church in Downingtown celebrated its official grand reopening Sunday.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
The congregation at Messiah Lutheran Church in Downingtown celebrated its official grand reopening Sunday.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River on Friday.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
Jeffery Simmons gave Jalen Hurts bulletin board material heading into Week 2, and the Eagles quarterback responded with a game-winning drive late in the fourth quarter to beat the Titans.
Cristopher Sánchez earned his major league-leading 18th win Sunday, leading the Phillies to a 7-2 victory over the Mets.
Jalen Hurts tossed a game-winning touchdown pass to Darius Cooper to help the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Tennessee Titans, 24-20, Sunday at Nissan Stadium.
Bruno Damiani, teenager Cavan Sullivan and Milan Iloski all scored over a five-minute span of the second half for Philadelphia, and the Union used an own goal to beat Sporting Kansas City 4-3 and extend their unbeaten streak to 11 with a fifth straight victory.
The Philadelphia Eagles have never beaten the Tennessee Titans on the road, but they'll look to change that today in Week 2 at Nissan Stadium.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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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.
A woman was killed and seven people were hurt after a car slammed into a restaurant in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a rainy Sunday night.
The Eagles made fans sweat Sunday afternoon, but the team pulled off a dramatic win over the Titans in Week 2.
President Trump said on Sunday that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
A prayer was answered for a church in Downingtown after it was devastated by Hurricane Ida five years ago.