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2nd person in custody in deadly weekend Philadelphia gunfire

Authorities say a second person is in custody in connection with shootings that killed three people and wounded 11 in a Philadelphia entertainment district over the weekend

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

For Philly trauma physicians, the South Street shooting was far from the first time they've had to treat multiple victims at once

PHILADELPHIA — As one shooting victim — then another, and another — was rushed on Saturday night to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, the Philadelphia trauma hospital that sits closest to the South Street shooting, emergency responders started to worry about reaching capacity.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 7, 2022

Business owners say weak enforcement is emboldening the violence on Philly’s South Street

PHILADELPHIA — Ron Dangler served two tours in Iraq — where he was “a door-kicker,” a cavalry scout at the front of a dangerous patrol in Ramadi in 2005 and 2006.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 7, 2022

Police arrest two in connection to Philadelphia mass shooting that left three dead and 11 wounded

Police say at least four weapons were fired after a physical fight broke out on Saturday night

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022

Republicans love gun crimes and massacre

Crappy gun laws cause our crime problems. But Republicans blame liberal prosecutors and make racist arguments

Salon · Jun 6, 2022

Charges against 2 people in Philly mass shooting expected Monday, DA says

PHILADELPHIA — At least two people are expected to be charged for their roles in the mass shooting on South Street Saturday night that left three people dead and 11 others injured, District Attorney Larry Krasner said Monday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 6, 2022

69-year-old man shot in Philadelphia recalls how the night went from party to mayhem

PHILADELPHIA — As a mass shooting erupted on South Street in Philadelphia on Saturday night, killing three people and wounding 11 others, the scene was so chaotic that one victim didn’t realize he’d been shot until he saw blood running down his leg.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 6, 2022

Kids under 5 should soon have access to COVID vaccines, but many parents are likely to say, I don’t feel comfortable'

PHILADELPHIA — Zoli’s parents plan to get their 4-year-old son vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as shots for young children could finally become available later this month.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 6, 2022

How 'Hustle' director Jeremiah Zagar turned his Philly basketball film into an endearing bromance

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia basketball fans can't wait to see Adam Sandler's Netflix flick "Hustle," starring Queen Latifah and Utah Jazz power forward Juancho Hernangómez. They've got good reason: A squad of Philadelphia 76ers including Seth Curry, Matisse Thybulle, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, and head coach Doc Rivers will make big…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jun 6, 2022

Philadelphia mass shooting: Governor Tom Wolf says ‘enough, let’s act’ as gun violence kills three

Mass shootings across the US on Saturday in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Texas and Michigan

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022