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After more than two months in the hospital, Philadelphia police officer Jaime Roman has died from his injuries. Officer Roman was conducting a traffic stop back in June when police say a man ran away and fired three shots, one which hit Roman. Charges against the man arrested in the shooting have been updated to murder. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has...

The city of Philadelphia honored the service and sacrifice of officer Jaime Roman who passed away after being on life support for months. He was shot in the line of duty in June during a traffic stop that escalated senselessly, police said. NBC10’s Leah Uko has more from city officials and on the life and legacy of Roman.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and Mayor Cherelle Parker emotionally spoke Wednesday about the death of Police Officer Jaime Roman months after being shot in the line of duty. NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl reports.

The body of Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman was led by his fellow officers to a funeral home early Wednesday morning after he died Tuesday, months after being shot during a traffic stop. NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl reports.

Last summer, first responders were misdirected to the opposite side of Philadelphia during a shooting. To prevent this from happening in the future, city leaders are laying out their plan to improve the city’s 911 call center. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama has the improvements officials plan to make.

Local police departments were out in their communities to make connections with neighbors for National Night Out day held on the first Tuesday of August each year. The event has deep roots in the Delaware Valley and helps police build trust and make connections with the locals. NBC10’s Johnny Archer spoke with the founder about why he started the...

NBC10, Telemundo 62 and NBC Sports Philadelphia President and General Manager Ric Harris was among the honorees at the Police Athletic League’s 2024 Annual Awards Gala. The gala raises money to be used toward PAL’s mission of enriching lives of young people.

May 13, 1985, is one of the darkest days in Philadelphia’s history. Now 39 years after the deadly bombing that leveled dozens of homes is being remembered with a running challenge.

Police have arrested a man for allegedly robbing and assaulting an off-duty Philadelphia police officer. Investigators are now looking for more suspects, including women they say were involved in the incident. They are also still searching for the officer’s gun that was stolen during the incident.

Two Philadelphia police districts in Center City have merged in hopes of making streets feel safer. Police say there will be more officers patrolling the streets, faster response times, additional back-up support and more. NBC10’s Frances Wang has more on what the merger means for the city.

The Philadelphia Police Department has merged its 6th and 9th districts.

In 2020 NBC10 investigators found that while 70% of Philadelphia police recruit applicants were made up of people of color, only a fraction of them were getting in at that time. Since then, new policies have been introduced to eliminate some barriers that denied entry to people of color. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has more on the results of...

Officer Ryan Pownall was originally charged with third-degree murder for allegedly shooting David Jones in the back when he fled. A judged has dropped all of Pownall’s criminal charges and directed the city to reinstate him as an officer. The Citizens Police Oversight Commission doesn’t agree with the decision. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has more.

A judge has thrown out charges against a former Philadelphia police officer charged with murder after shooting a Black man in the back as he fled.

A fired Philadelphia police officer has pleaded guilty to murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy. Prosecutors said Thomas “T.J.” Siderio was on the ground and unarmed when Edsaul Mendoza fired the deadly shot. NBC10’s Johnny Archer reports.

One of the main problems the Philadelphia Police Department is facing is the lack of staffing. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel spoke on community policing, community partnerships and smart policing to help make Philadelphia a safer place—but to do this, first more officers are needed. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas has more on the new plan.

A Philadelphia officer is in the hospital after an ATV hit him while he was riding a dirt bike. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-95 in South Philadelphia. Officials say the officer was on ATV detail when he was intentionally hit.

An officer on a motorcycle was “intentionally” knocked off his bike in a crash with an ATV on I-95 on Tuesday night, officials said.

With new recruits in the Philadelphia Police Department in demand, one official is doing his best to fill up spots. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel is admitting about 40 people into the police academy every six weeks in efforts to reach Mayor Cherelle Parker’s hiring goal of 400 new officers a year. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors has more.

Robert Wilson III was gunned down while trying to stop the robbery of a Philadelphia GameStop store. Nine years later, the hero Philadelphia police officer is being remembered for giving the ultimate sacrifice to protect his community.