Police ID 5 Killed In Philadelphia Mass Shooting
Police have identified the five victims killed Monday evening, July 3 by a 40-year-old gunman in a bulletproof vest who opened fire in Philadelphia's Kingsessing section.
The following individuals were killed by gunfire:
Lashyd Merritt, 20, male, shot multiple times in the chest and arm, pronounced at 8:43 p.m.; Dymir Stanton, 2, male, shot in the chest and back, pronounced at 8:43 p.m.; Ralph Moralis, 59, shot in the head, side, and buttocks, pronounced at 8:47 p.m.; Daujan Brown, 15, male, shot in the shoulder, chest, and back, pronounced at 8:40 p.m.; Joseph Wamah, Jr., 31, male, shot m…
Reading Carjackers Fired Gun During Police Chase, Cops Say
Two suspects are still at large after an armed carjacking in Reading late on Monday, June 5, say authorities.
City police were alerted to a car theft by four men around 10:15 p.m., they said in a release. A few hours later, around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, officers found the stolen car with all four suspects inside, the department said.
Authorities tried to pull the car over and a brief chase ensued before the suspects ran from the vehicle on foot, per the release. Officers searched the area and arrested two of the men, they added.
During the chase, police said one of…
Long Island Duo Nabbed With Drugs During Traffic Stop, Police Say
A Long Island duo was allegedly nabbed with crack cocaine and heroin during a traffic stop in which one of the suspects attempted to flee from police.
George Williams, age 43, of Freeport, and Casey Daus, age 23, of Massapequa Park, were arrested on Tuesday, June 21 in Elmont.
According to detectives, officers stopped the couple driving a 2001 black Nissan Altima for a traffic violation.
During the stop, officers recovered multiple clear plastic bags believed to contain crack cocaine and heroin, said the Nassau County Police.
While officers were attempting to place Wi…
