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Top Philadelphia news: 22 suspects charged in cockfighting ring bust; 13-year-old shot; more

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Published on May 02, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia.

13-year-old shot while walking into convenience store in Southwest Philadelphia, police say

It happened just before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at Island Supermarket at the corner of Island and Woodland Avenues.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Gino Marchetti, Football Hall of Famer and hamburger giant, dies

Despite his football achievements, he is probably better known in Philadelphia for helping start the Gino's hamburger chain.

Read the full story on I grew up in Southwest Philadelphia started by Jean and Lois.

Arrest made after 6-car hit-and-run crash leaves 2 dead in Bustleton

Police have made an arrest in the fatal six-car crash in the Philadelphia's Bustleton section.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

22 suspects charged in Port Richmond cockfighting ring bust over weekend, police say

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Police have identified the 22 individuals arrested in connection to a cockfighting ring that was busted over the weekend. Twenty of the 22 suspects are from Philadelphia, while the other two are from New Jersey and Tennessee.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.

Teen boy critically injured after being struck by car while crossing street, police say

The vehicle that struck the boy remained at the scene.

Read the full story on CBS Philly.


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