On Monday, the FBI and Philadelphia law enforcement officials arrested a 17-year-old for terrorism-related charges. The teen, a supporter of Islamic extremists, allegedly radicalized online and is facing several charges. The investigation began after the FBI received a tip from a concerned citizen and the teen is currently being held in a juvenile detention facility. The FBI and Philadelphia law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate the case and urge anyone with information to contact them.
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U.S. Park Police have arrested Benjamin Robertson, 33, of Washington, D.C. in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash near the National Mall earlier this month. The driver of a Honda Accord fled from Secret Service officers and ran a red light, striking and killing a 75-year-old Philadelphia man who was in a crosswalk. Robertson has been charged with second-degree murder and the investigation is ongoing.
On Friday, authorities believe they have found the body of 2-year-old Matilda Sheils, who was swept away in flash flooding last weekend in Philadelphia. The body was found in the Delaware River near the city’s wastewater treatment plant and the search for her 9-month-old brother, Conrad, is still ongoing. Upper Makefield Police Chief Kenneth Coluzzi expressed his condolences to the Sheils family and all those affected by the tragedy.
Last week in Philadelphia, five people were killed in a mass shooting, with the first victim being fatally shot 44 hours before the others. Kimbrady Carriker, 40, has been arraigned on five counts of murder, attempted murder, and other weapons charges. Joseph Wamah Jr., 31, was identified as the first victim, and two boys, ages 2 and 13, were injured in the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.
On Monday night, five people were killed in a mass shooting in Philadelphia, including a 13-year-old and a 2-year-old. Kimbrady Carriker has been charged with five counts of murder in connection with the shooting, and the victims are remembered by their families as people who would help anyone they could. The suspect was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and a handgun and wearing a mask.
Four people were killed and two minors injured in a shooting in Philadelphia on Monday night. The suspect was wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying an AR-style rifle, a handgun, and a police scanner. The victims ranged in age from 20 to 59, and the identities of the victims and the suspect have not been released. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A massive truck fire on Interstate Highway 95 in northeast Philadelphia has caused a portion of the highway to collapse, leading to its closure. The fire is believed to have been caused by a tanker truck, and has caused explosions underground due to runoff from fuel or gas lines. The closure of I-95 is expected to cause significant disruption to travel in the Northeast, and the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management is urging drivers to seek alternate routes.
Mike Batayeh, best known for his role in AMC's "Breaking Bad", has passed away due to a heart attack. He was a beloved actor and comedian, appearing in shows such as "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "The Shield". His family has expressed their sadness at his passing, noting his ability to bring laughter and joy to so many.