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Top Philadelphia news: 2 dead, 5 injured in hit-and-run; officer injured while arresting suspect

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Published on April 22, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Philadelphia.

Flyers remove Kate Smith statue, won't play her recording of 'God Bless America' amid racism allegation

The Philadelphia Flyers have removed the statue of Kate Smith outside the Wells Fargo Center and will stop using her recording of "God Bless America" as an allegation of racism against the singer has come to light.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Two dead, five injured following 6-car hit-and-run crash in Northeast Philadelphia

Police are searching for the driver who they say was picked up by another car and left the scene.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Two men shot multiple times in West Philadelphia double shooting, police say

Both victims were shot multiple times in the double shooting, police say.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Officials: Suspect fatally shoots self after exchanging gunfire with police in Summerdale

A man is dead after fatally shooting himself in the head after exchanging gunfire with police in Philadelphia's Summerdale section, officials say.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Philadelphia officer injured while taking suspect into custody

A Philadelphia Police Officer was injured while taking a suspect into custody on Sunday.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.


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