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CBS News
27-02-2025
- CBS News
4th arrest made in Dilworth Park shooting that left 3 teens injured in Philadelphia
A fourth teenager was arrested in connection with the Dilworth Park ice skating rink shooting that injured three teens in Philadelphia last December, according to police. The Philadelphia Police Department said a 17-year-old was arrested Thursday and charged with aggravated assault, criminal conspiracy and related offenses. He's the fourth teen accused in the incident. According to police, three teens were shot on Dec. 13, 2024, near the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink in Center City. The ice skating rink is in the area of Philly's Christmas Village, an annual holiday market at LOVE Park and City Hall. One of the three teens was critically injured in the shooting. In December, Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said the victim had several surgeries and is believed to have lost his eye. Police arrested a 14-year-old boy the night of the shooting. On Dec. 18, a second suspect was taken into custody, and a day later, a third was arrested. The 14-year-old suspect was charged with aggravated assault, possession of an instrument of crime, recklessly endangering another person and conspiracy, according to police. Police said the other three teens are charged with aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy, among other offenses.
Express Tribune
15-02-2025
- Express Tribune
Watch: Post Eagles victory parade as 2 women shot during Super Bowl celebration
Two women were shot during the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl celebration near the parade route on Friday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore stated that a man wearing an Eagles jersey opened fire along Ben Franklin Parkway. Both victims are in stable condition. Authorities are investigating whether the shooter knew the women and are working to determine a motive. The shooting follows a similar incident during last year's Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade, where local radio personality Lisa Lopez-Galvan was killed and more than 22 others were injured in a dispute involving two juveniles. Philadelphia has seen previous celebrations turn tragic. After the Eagles won the NFC Championship against the Washington Commanders, a college student died after falling from a street pole. Police continue to investigate the latest shooting as the city grapples with security concerns at large-scale events.
Sky News
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Sky News
Philadelphia Eagles parade: Two women shot during Super Bowl victory celebrations, police say
Two women have been shot during victory celebrations in Philadelphia for the city's Super Bowl champions. The incident happened just after 2.30pm on Friday as thousands of Philadelphia Eagles fans gathered to watch official speeches. It happened near the parade route for the Super Bowl winners, who captured their second NFL title in eight seasons last Sunday, dominating the two-time-defending champion Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 at the Superdome in New Orleans. Police said a 27-year-old woman was shot in her left leg and a 20-year-old woman was shot in her upper left thigh along Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Both were taken to a nearby hospital where their conditions were described as stable. Fans had gathered hours before the parade to grab the best vantage point in freezing conditions. Police deputy commissioner Frank Vanore said the two women were shot by a suspect wearing an Eagles shirt after an argument, according to local media. The shooting occurred as team officials were carrying out speeches on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The location was along the parade route, although the buses had passed by about an hour before the shooting. Police described the scene as "outside the parade footprint". Along the parade route, supporters could be seen hanging out of windows, on top of light poles and trees and standing on top of vehicles to see the players travelling on open-top buses. The win on Sunday avenged a title game loss to Kansas City two years ago. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing as officials reported that no crime scene was found and no weapon was recovered.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Yahoo
2 women shot after fight breaks out near Eagles Super Bowl Parade: police
The Brief Two people were shot near the Eagles Super Bowl Parade Friday, police say. This is an ongoing investigation. PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred during the Eagles Super Bowl Parade. Two women were injured in the incident. What we know According to police, the double shooting occurred near the 2300 block of Ben Franklin Parkway at around 2:35 p.m., outside the parade footprint. Police say a 27-year-old woman was shot in her left leg and a 20-year-old woman was shot in her upper left thigh. According to Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore, the 27-year-old woman and her boyfriend tried to cut through the crowd to the porta-potties. That's when the police source says the boyfriend was punched in the face and a fight started between him and a group of men. During the fight, someone fired a gun, striking the two victims. Both victims were taken to Presbyterian Hospital by medics where they are currently listed in stable condition. Police say no crime scene has been located, no weapons were recovered and no arrests have been made. This is an ongoing investigation. What you can do Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department. Dig deeper A year ago, during the Kansas City Chief's celebratory parade after their Super Bowl win, one person was shot and killed in a mass shooting that sent terrified fans running for cover. A mother of two children was killed in the shooting. 21 people were injured in that shooting, including at least eight children. The Source The information in this story is from Philadelphia police.
NBC Sports
14-02-2025
- NBC Sports
Two women shot at Eagles' Super Bowl parade
Two women were shot in Philadelphia during the Eagles' Super Bowl celebration near the parade route Friday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. A man wearing an Eagles jersey shot the women along Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia Police Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore told the newspaper. The victims are in stable condition. Police are working to determine if the shooter knew the women and investigating what prompted the shooting. During the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade last year, local radio personality Lisa Lopez-Galvan was killed in a shooting and more than 22 others were injured during a dispute between two juveniles. After the Eagles clinched the NFC championship with a win over the Commanders, a college student died falling from a street pole in Philadelphia.
