A Philadelphia Municipal Judge has dismissed all charges against former police officer Mark Dial in the shooting death of motorist Eddie Irizarry. Surveillance video and police body camera footage of the incident was played in court on Tuesday, leading to an emotional reaction from Irizarry's family. The ruling has sparked debate over the use of force by police officers and accountability, with Irizarry's family calling for an independent investigation.
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Temple University is mourning the sudden death of their acting president, JoAnne Epps, who passed away on Tuesday after becoming ill at a memorial service. University officials spoke highly of Epps, noting her “amazing ability to be the calming force in troubled waters and pull everyone together.” Temple is working to honor her legacy and her many contributions to the school.
Five juveniles escaped from the Abraxas Academy in Morgantown, Pennsylvania on Sunday night following a riot at the juvenile detention center. The Pennsylvania State Police are working with other law enforcement agencies to locate the escapees, and have asked anyone with information to contact them. Four of the nine escapees have already been located, and the cause of the riot is still under investigation.
Aerosmith's "Peace Out" farewell tour has been postponed due to frontman Steven Tyler's vocal cord injury sustained during a performance on Saturday. Tyler announced the news on Instagram, saying he had received "strict doctor's orders not to sing for the next thirty days." The band has yet to announce when the postponed dates will be rescheduled, and fans are encouraged to keep an eye on Aerosmith's website and social media accounts for updates.
On Monday night, a homeowner in southeast Pennsylvania opened fire at an intruder who was later identified as escaped convict Danelo Cavalcante. Cavalcante, 34, had escaped from the Chester County Prison two weeks prior and is now believed to be armed with a .22-caliber rifle. Pennsylvania State Police are urging anyone who sees Cavalcante to call 911 and not to approach him, as he is considered dangerous.
Former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial has been charged with murder and aggravated assault in the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry last month. District Attorney Larry Krasner released body camera footage of the incident, which showed Dial and his partner pulling up in a police vehicle next to Irizarry before Dial fatally shot him. Krasner said the investigation was conducted with "the utmost seriousness and care" and that he will continue to seek justice for Irizarry and his family.
Two leaders of the Proud Boys street gang, Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl, were sentenced to 17 and 15 years in prison respectively in federal court on Thursday for their roles in the violent plot to overturn the 2020 election. Prosecutors had sought 20 years in prison for both men, but the sentences were roughly half of what was requested. A third Proud Boy is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday morning.
Danelo Cavalcante, a 34-year-old man from Brazil, escaped from the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania one week after being sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of his former girlfriend. He is considered an extremely dangerous man and is wanted for a 2017 murder in Brazil. Local, state, and federal authorities are searching for him and residents are urged to be vigilant and contact authorities if they have any information.