A 37-year-old man was shot and later pronounced dead during a pool tournament at Uptown Cafe in East Mount Airy, police say. Investigators recovered shell casings near the pool tables and say a fight may have escalated.

Philadelphia prosecutors say a Manayunk man ran a gun-modification workshop; police seized 19 firearms and homemade suppressors. A preliminary hearing is set for May 19.

Richard J. Erickson, 48, was struck on the 5800 block of Route 873 in Washington Township and later died, the coroner said.

Police say someone set fire to the infant department at a South Philadelphia Walmart; staff extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported. Investigators are reviewing surveillance as the probe continues.

A driver struck a marked police cruiser in West Philadelphia early Monday, fled and later crashed into a storefront; one person was hospitalized and police are searching for the suspect.

Nearly two and a half years after a Jan. 14, 2024 mass shooting in Strawberry Mansion left two dead, family and police are renewing pleas for tips as a $20,000 reward stands. Loved ones say the case remains unsolved and investigators continue to pursue leads.

New Castle County has republished its cold-case review for Odell White Jr., who was found in his box truck behind the former Tri‑State Mall in 1974. Investigators are asking for tips.

A woman was found shot inside a North Philly McDonald's Sunday and taken to a hospital; detectives are asking for tips.

A man in his 30s was shot and died early Monday in Kensington; police recovered at least 15 shell casings and are investigating.

Temple sent an emergency alert after shots were reported on the 1700 block of North Broad Street; police are on scene and people were urged to avoid the area.

A woman was shot and killed inside a North Philadelphia home Sunday afternoon; police say no arrests have been made and the case is under investigation.

A 20-year-old was shot late Saturday on the 2100 block of N. 18th St and is in stable condition. Police are asking witnesses to contact Northwest detectives.

A road‑rage shooting on Chester Avenue in Kingsessing left one man dead and another wounded; police are searching for a light‑colored Toyota SUV.