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Patrol

2 Philadelphia Officers Died Friday from Apparent Medical Emergencies

Two veteran Philadelphia police officers died Friday night after what appears to be medical events.

July 17, 2023

Investigations

Philadelphia Active Shooting Suspect Told Police He Killed 5 People to Help End Gun Violence

Carriker first told officers who made the arrest that they had done a good job, sources told the Philadelphia Inquirer. Carriker then told them the attack was an attempt to help police because “all these guys are out there killing people.”

July 6, 2023

Patrol

Mass Shooting Suspect Wearing Armor and Using Police Scanner Kills 5 in Philadelphia

July 4, 2023

Patrol

PA Trooper Wounded in Weekend Attack Remains Critical

Lt. James Wagner, 45, was shot by Brandon Stine, 38, during one of several encounters Stine had with troopers Saturday in Juniata County. Stine ambushed and killed Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr., 29, during one of these encounters, state police said.

June 22, 2023

Point of Law

Federal Court Rules Philly Officers Fired Over Social Media Posts can Sue Department Under First Amendment

The suit stemmed from a scandal that erupted in 2019, when a website dubbed the Plain View Project published a database of offensive social media posts made by police officers in several cities, including Philadelphia.

June 12, 2023

Patrol

Street Racer Fatally Shot by PA Trooper on I-95 After Striking Officers

Police said they tried to contact one vehicle and its operator, but the vehicle failed to yield and two troopers were struck.

June 5, 2023

Point of Law

Slain Officer’s Family Sues Parents of Accused Killer

"The killer is charged with murder, but filing this lawsuit also brings other culpable individuals or people that we believe have involvement in the killing of Christopher," Fitzgerald family attorney, Joseph Marrone, explained.

June 2, 2023

Command

Chief Fired in FL in 2022 to Lead Pittsburgh Police

It was alleged discriminatory hiring practices that led to Scirotto's termination from the job in Fort Lauderdale. He was hired as police chief of the South Florida city in June 2021 and took command in August 2021.

May 3, 2023

Featured

2 Philly Officers Shot, Saved by Armor During Standoff

After negotiations reached an impasse, SWAT made entry. They were reportedly fired on by the suspect and two officers were hit but suffered no wounds thanks to their armor.

May 1, 2023

Patrol

Temple University Officer Killed, Suspect Charged with Murder

According to court records, Fitzgerald was initially responding to reports of a robbery when he first encountered Pfeffer. After the shooting, authorities allege Pfeffer stood over the officer and shot him several more times in the head while Fitzgerald was on the ground.

February 20, 2023

Patrol

PA Officer Killed During Mental Health Call

Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kerns said the officers were responding to a call about a man experiencing a mental health crisis.

February 6, 2023

Command

Slain Small-Town PA Police Chief Mourned by Community

Justin McIntire, 46, had served as chief of the small Allegheny County town for four years. He reportedly was running after the suspect when he was shot in the head.

January 4, 2023