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CBS News
a day ago
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2-year-old boy shot in North Philadelphia, police say
A 2-year-old boy was shot in the shoulder Monday night in North Philadelphia, police said. The child was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he is in stable condition, according to police. The shooting happened on the 2000 block of North 21st Street at around 8:10 p.m., police said. No one has been arrested, and police have not recovered any weapons. Police are investigating the shooting. This is a developing story that will be updated.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Health
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Community baby shower in North Philadelphia provides resources for new moms, families
It takes a village to raise a child, and a community baby shower in North Philadelphia on Saturday looked to make the job of being a parent a little easier. Kanika Force-Carter attended the event at Temple University. As a mom of three, she knows the hardships of being a parent. Carter recently had her youngest child, Kingston, and says having the support from the community eases the pressure of being a mom. "It takes a lot of stress off of you by giving you the resources needed so you can accomplish your goal of being a good parent," she said. Carter joined hundreds of families on Temple's campus for the event, which is now in its fourth year. The event focuses on promoting maternal health and wellness for new mothers while also providing resources to help them be successful parents. "These days, even working two jobs and having a man, it's hard," Carter said. "Rent is triple what it was when I was able to stay home and breastfeed my last two, so just having things like this really helps." For parents like Carter, it's the small things at the event that make a huge difference. Items such as diapers, formula and clothes were given to the new moms and families free of charge. Pennsylvania State Representative Sharif Street teamed up with Temple and other community partners to bring this event to North Philadelphia. Street says the event is also hoping to tackle the issue of maternal mortality, and it's something that continues to disproportionately affect Black and Brown women. "Part of that is lack of connection to resources, so we want to connect. We were intentional being in a zip code where those disparities are high," said Street. Over 80 vendors took part in the event, including Vera Thompson-Jenkins with Breastfeeding Awareness and Empowerment. Jenkins was at the event to provide educational resources about breastfeeding to help new moms. "Because again, maternal health is our goal, to make sure our babies and our communities ... that we're growing, we're thriving, that we are getting the best maternal care as possible." And for parents like Carter, the support from the community goes a long way in helping her and her family. "Makes a huge difference," she said.
CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
Woman dies after being shot multiple times outside of North Philadelphia church, police say
A woman has died after police say she was shot multiple times outside of a church in North Philadelphia early Friday morning. Officers were called to the 200 block of West Lehigh Ave shortly before 1 a.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls for shots fired. When police arrived on scene, they discovered the woman on the ground by a fence outside of the Deliverance Evangelistic Church suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the body. Officers rushed the woman, who has not yet been identified, to Temple University Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead after arrival. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small tells CBS News Philadelphia the woman appears to be in her late 20s or early 30s. He said police believe she was the intended target of the shooting since eight shell casings from a semi-automatic weapon were found scattered next to her, indicating that shots were fired at close range. No arrests have been made, and there is no suspect description of who might be responsible. Small said they are checking police cameras as well as cameras from private residences in hopes that it will lead to a suspect being identified. If anyone has any information regarding this shooting, they are asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
CBS News
07-07-2025
- CBS News
North Philadelphia shooting leaves 26-year-old man dead, police say
A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in North Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon, police said. The shooting happened on the 2400 block of North Reese Street at around 2:30 p.m., according to police. Police said the 26-year-old was shot multiple times and taken to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 3:01 p.m. So far, no arrests have been made, and the motive for the shooting remains unclear. The shooting is under investigation.
CBS News
06-07-2025
- CBS News
3 people shot during large gathering in North Philadelphia, police say
Police are searching for at least one suspect after three people were shot early Saturday morning in North Philadelphia, police said. Police say officers responded to reports of a large crowd gathering including a mix of adults and juveniles around 1:30 a.m. at North 22nd and Edgley Streets. Shortly after arriving, police called for additional units to help disperse the crowd. Then, gunshots rang out, and three people were shot. All three victims were transported to Temple University Hospital and are in stable condition. No officers were injured during the shooting and no arrests had been made. This story is developing, please check back for updates.
