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Ex-Philly police officer pleads guilty to murdering T.J. Siderio
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.
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Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel releases a new plan on making Philly safer
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.
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Officer hospitalized after being hit by ATV on I-95
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.
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Officer injured after being ‘intentionally' hit by an ATV on I-95, police say
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.
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Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel continues to fill positions to hit Mayor Parker's hiring goal of 400 officers
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.
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‘Never forget': Remembering Robert Wilson's sacrifice 9 years after police officer's murder
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.
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Marking 9 years since Philly Police Sgt. Robert Wilson was gunned down
A balloon release will take place Tuesday to remember the sacrifice of Philadelphia Police Sgt. Robert Wilson III, who was shot and killed after he intervened in a robbery at a GameStop store nine years ago.
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Philadelphia Police roll out new plan to keep city streets safer on the weekends
There will be more police officers every weekend night patrolling the streets. The Philadelphia Police Department is rolling out a new “Mobile Surge Team” tonight to crack down on crime. NBC10’s Katy Zachry has more on the changes.
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Family of slain 12-year-old suing Philly, ex-officer accused of shooting him
Nearly two years after 12-year-old Thomas “TJ” Siderio was shot and killed, his family has sued the City of Philadelphia and the former plainclothes police officer accused of gunning him down.
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Boy's family sues Philly, officer accused of shooting, killing 12-year-old
Nearly two years after a 12-year-old was shot and killed, his family has sued the City of Philadelphia and the plainclothes police officer accused of gunning him down.
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Man faces attempted murder charges after Philly police officer shot in bullet proof vest
On Friday, police announced attempted murder charges against Libao Zheng in the shooting of a Philly narcotics officer earlier in the week. Police said the bullet struck the officer bullet proof vest and then injured his hand.
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Mayor Parker and Police Commissioner Bethel respond to second officer shot in less than a week
For the second time in less than a week, an officer is recovering after being shot in the line of duty in Philadelphia. The officer was shot while issuing a search warrant early Wednesday morning, and police say his bulletproof vest may have saved his life. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has more.
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Neighbors rattled after bulletproof vest saves officer's life in latest police shooting
For the second time in less than a week, another Philadelphia police officer has been shot on the job. The latest shooting happened around 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning in North Philadelphia. Police say the officer shot was executing a warrant and the situation could have been much worse if he wasn’t wearing his bulletproof vest. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle...
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Philly police officer hit in vest, bullet ricochets into hand
NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports from North Philadelphia Wednesday hours after a narcotics officer was struck in his ballistics vest as police entered a home.
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Philly mayor, police commissioner give update after officer shot in ballistics vest
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel give an update on a narcotics officer injured in a shooting inside a North Philadelphia home Wednesday morning.
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Philly police officer shot in hand
A police officer is recovering after he was grazed in the hand in North Philadelphia, investigators said Wednesday morning.
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Philly police officer shot in hand, bullet ricocheted off bullet proof vest
A Philadelphia narcotics unit police officer suffered a graze wound to his hand during the shooting while serving a warrant at a North Philadelphia home Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024
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Philly DA, police leaders release video of deadly police shooting in search for ‘truth'
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, District Attorney Larry Krasner and Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore explained at a Tuesday news conference what can be seen in video of a deadly police shooting inside a North Philadelphia corner store that also left a police officer hurt.
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Police ID man killed in shootout with SWAT officers on Boulevard, officials say
Officials identified a man who was shot and killed by SWAT officers after he allegedly shot at police on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.
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Still many unanswered questions after a man was shot, killed by SWAT along Roosevelt Blvd
A man in his 70s was shot and killed after a shootout with police and SWAT early Wednesday morning along Roosevelt Boulevard. NBC10’s Karen Hua has the latest on the investigation.