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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Yahoo
Stolen vehicle crashes after police pursuit from Upper Darby to Philly: police
The Brief A police pursuit from Upper Darby Township to Cobbs Creek ended in a car crash early Sunday morning. Four people were inside the fleeing vehicle which crashed into Shine's Auto and destroyed multiple vehicles. Police recovered two ghost guns from the vehicle. UPPER DARBY TWP., Pa. - A police pursuit by Upper Darby Township police officers ended with a crash in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia, sending four people in the fleeing car to the hospital. What we know Police say all four people inside the vehicle were evaluated and released, with no serious injuries. "We didn't hear screeching of tires or anything," said William O'Hara, a neighbor who came outside minutes after the crash. "The fact that everybody walked away is, yeah, it's a miracle." O'Hara started recording when he saw the aftermath, and in his video, Upper Darby police officers can be heard yelling "Listen to me we're going to get you out. Don't touch any of those guns, you understand me?" Seconds later, you can hear an officer say "I'm going to have to break this window." The video picks up the sound of police smashing the window open. Police say one adult was arrested and charged, and two ghost guns were recovered from the vehicle, equipped with switches, which are conversion devices that can attach to handguns and convert them into fully automatic machine guns. The crash also destroyed five vehicles at Shine's Auto. What they're saying "We're just continuing business as usual, like I said this type of thing doesn't happen in the neighborhood, so I don't get it, it's just getting outrageous," an employee told FOX 29. O'Hara says he has witnessed Upper Darby Police pursuits in this area, but watched police stop if the vehicle was speeding. "It is like the wild, wild west on this strip, I've seen multiple times where Upper Darby is chasing someone down the hill and they'll fly through that red light, and I see the cop car with its lights off going back up the hill," he said. "I say just don't put yourself in that situation." Back in April, when speaking with the Upper Darby Township Police Superintendent about a different stolen vehicle investigation, he said they attempt to pull the vehicle over, and if it doesn't stop, they don't pursue it. In this case, it is unclear what police knew about the vehicle before the crash, including whether there were weapons inside. What's next Police say the investigation is ongoing, and they will have additional details to release on Monday.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- CBS News
Person arrested in shooting of 16-year-old Khalief Webster in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, police say
A person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, high school student Khalief Webster over the weekend, police said Wednesday. Webster, 16, was a sophomore at Upper Darby High School and played football. Police said the shooting happened just before 3 p.m. Sunday near Long Lane and Pine Street. Upper Darby police will hold a news conference about the arrest at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. You can watch live in the player above or wherever CBS News Philadelphia is streaming. Police had released images from surveillance video asking for tips that would lead to the shooter's arrest. The Upper Darby School District made resources available to students and asked members of the school community to keep all involved in their thoughts and prayers. "We must come together as a community to ensure that people of all ages, especially our youth, feel safe, supported, and valued. Violence is never the answer. We have to do better. And we can do better — together," Mayor Edward Brown said in a statement after the shooting. The suspect's identity was not immediately released Wednesday. This is a developing story and will be updated.
CBS News
20-05-2025
- CBS News
Pennsylvania nonprofit teaches conflict resolution, professional skills to young men in Delaware County
Upper Darby police are still searching for a young suspect wanted in the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy over the weekend. Police said the juvenile suspect shot the teen in the back during an argument near Long Lane and Pine Street on Sunday. Family members identified the victim as Upper Darby High School sophomore Khalief Webster. The deadly shooting puts a focus on organizations that work to prevent interpersonal conflicts from escalating to violence. Making A Change Group is a nonprofit based in Chester that provides free conflict resolution training to young people. "It's very inspiring to see the individuals, the young people come together," Cory Long, founder of Making A Change Group, said. "We've seen many of them talk through their beefs with individuals and they'll say 'Hey, we didn't even know why we were beefing with you. We just didn't like you because a relative didn't like you.'" Conflict resolution is just one part of the nonprofit's gun violence prevention program. On Tuesday, a small group of men, ages 18-24, graduated from a four-week program that taught them not only how to settle disputes peacefully, but also how to use a computer effectively and build their resume. All seven men have either been affected by gun violence or are involved in the criminal justice system. Wylee Simpson, a 20-year-old from Chester, was among the graduates who received a certificate of completion. A shooting survivor, he said in the past, he often got into street fights. CBS News Philadelphia "I get angry fast, and I learned how to calm down and how to work on myself way better," Simpson said. Participants overcame numerous hurdles during their training. "During the process, there was times when I wanted to quit," Ky'Onta Brown, a 24-year-old participant from Chester, said. "There would be mornings they call, 'Yo, get up, come on, let's go. Get up, let's go,' and that little push in the morning, after 9 or 10 o'clock, you good." Mentoring is a key component to the success of the program. "My goal is to get children or disadvantaged young men to value not only their lives, but the lives of the people around them," Gregory Cottman, violence interventionist with Making A Change Group, said.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect sought after 16-year-old boy fatally shot in Upper Darby Twp.: police
The Brief The Upper Darby Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took the life of a 16-year-old boy Sunday afternoon. Police released images of the suspect fleeing the scene after the shooting. Anyone with information is urged to contact police at 610-734-7693. UPPER DARBY TWP., Pa. - An investigation is underway after police say a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Upper Darby Township Sunday. What we know According to the Upper Darby Police Department, a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot Sunday at approximately 2:58 p.m. Preliminary information indicates that the victim and another male juvenile were arguing, which then led to the suspect shooting the 16-year-old in his lower back. The victim was taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. What you can do Police released images and a video of the suspect fleeing the scene after the shooting. They are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect. All tips can remain anonymous and can be submitted through our social media channels or by calling 610-734-7693. What's next Police have contacted Upper Darby School District officials and are working to provide resources and support for the victim's family, students, and staff. The Source The information in this story is from the Upper Darby Police Department.
CBS News
18-05-2025
- CBS News
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, shooting leaves 16-year-old boy dead, police say
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, on Sunday following an argument, police said. The shooting happened just before 3 p.m. in the area of Long Lane and Pine Street, according to police. Police said the 16-year-old and another minor were arguing, which led to the suspect shooting the 16-year-old. The 16-year-old was shot in the lower back, police said. He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and pronounced dead, according to police. The 16-year-old's identity hasn't been revealed, but police said they're in "close contact" with the Upper Darby School District to provide "resources and support" for his family, students and staff. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Upper Darby Township Police Department. This is a developing story and will be updated.
