Tag Archives: pennsylvania

Easton, PA cops not disclosing information on shooting of Nelson A. Mayers (8/21)

“Nelson A. Mayers, 25, of the 600 block of West Berwick Street, will be issued a summons for a drug possession charge after an encounter with an officer led to the discovery of an undisclosed amount of heroin, court records say. The shooting occurred at 10:14 p.m. in the 600 block of West Wirebach Street, […]

update – man shot and killed by police in philadelphia on 7/13 identified as Matthew Henderson, 28

“Philadelphia police shot and killed a 28-year-old man in Hunting Park on Friday night after he pointed a semiautomatic handgun at the officers during a traffic stop, police said. The man, identified as Matthew Henderson, of the 4500 block of Cottman Avenue, had 11 prior arrests and was carrying a gun reported stolen in South […]

Vanna Sok shot by police in Olney, Philadelphia – video

“A man is fighting for his life after an overnight shooting in the Olney section of the city. The man is now in critical condition as police continue to search for the suspect. A man is in the hospital after he was shot by a police officer in the Olney section of the city. It […]

Philadelphia Police shoot and kill a 20-year-old (7/13)

“The sergeant and two patrol officers had approached the vehicle when the driver exited, pointing a gun at the officers, Evers said. The sergeant and one of the patrol officers fired, striking the man three to four times in the chest.”     http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/162463486.html