Teen Dies, 4 Hurt in Delaware Crash

March 12, 2016, 8:58 pm

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Friends and family are mourning a high school student who was killed in a crash involving a tractor trailer and pickup truck that also injured four other people in Middletown, Delaware Friday night.

Officials at the Salesianum School in Wilmington, Delaware confirmed that one of their students, 17-year-old Tyler Brown, died in the accident.

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Brown as well as 17-year-old Kelly Muschiatti, a senior at Salesianum's sister school Padua Academy, were both passengers inside a pickup truck driven by 18-year-old John Kirsch, who also attends Salesianum. Kirsch was driving a 2005 Dodge Dakota eastbound on Strawberry Lane in Middletown around 11:30 p.m. Friday. At the same time a 52-year-old New Jersey man was driving a tractor trailer northbound on US Route 301 Middletown Warwick Road approaching the intersection of Strawberry Lane.

Police say Kirsch tried to cross lanes and pulled directly into the path of the tractor trailer. The front side of the tractor trailer then struck the right passenger side of the Dodge Dakota at the intersection.

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The impact caused the tractor trailer to fall over onto its left side while the Dakota spun around.

Brown, Muschiatti and Kirsch all had to be manually extracted from the vehicle by responding firefighters. They were all taken to the Christiana Hospital Trauma Center. Brown later died from his injuries. Kirsch is in serious condition while Muschiatti is in critical condition.

Teen Dies in Delaware Crash

The driver of the tractor trailer as well as his passenger, a 30-year-old Middletown, Delaware woman, also suffered serious injuries. They were both taken to the Christiana Hospital Trauma Center. Officials have not yet revealed their conditions.

"Let us pray for Kelly, that she may recover from her injuries, and for the Padua community in their own moment of sadness and adversity. And let us pray for John, who will need our love and support more than ever," Salesianum principal Fr. Chris Beretta wrote in a released statement. "These will be difficult days for our school community that will test and challenge every one of us. But our brotherhood is strong and true. And we will walk this journey together."

A Mass for Brown began at 4 p.m. Saturday at Salesianum School.

"It's a horrible loss," said Patrick Wilson, a friend of Brown's. "I don't know how this happened so fast."

Officials continue to investigate the crash.

Photo Credit: Salesianum School

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Officer Hurt, Man Killed in Chester Shootout: Police

March 12, 2016, 8:52 pm

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A man died from his injuries while a police officer and another man were injured after a traffic stop led to a shootout in Chester Saturday afternoon, according to officials.

Officials say Chester Police responded to a report of a possible stolen vehicle on Union and Parker streets shortly after 4 p.m. When they arrived at least one person inside the vehicle allegedly opened fire.

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"When the officers tried to stop it they didn't cooperate and there ended up being shots fired from the car and then back at the car," said Chester Police Chief James Nolan.

Chester Police Captain Alan Davis was struck in the chest and arm. Two men inside the car were also struck. One of the men, who has not yet been identified, later died from his injuries.

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Captain Davis and the second suspect, a 19-year-old man, were taken to the Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Davis, a 26-year veteran of the police force, is currently in stable condition. Family members of the 19-year-old man who were outside the hospital told NBC10 he is stable as well. They also claimed the man is innocent and that police "got the wrong car."

A large crowd of community members gathered at the scene of the shooting Saturday evening. NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal reports a confrontation and fight occurred between police officers and some members of the crowd leading to pepper spray being used. Police told NBC10 the scuffle began when the crowd pushed up against the barrier as officials removed the man's body from the scene. Police detained two people during the scuffle and say they have the situation under control.

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Police continue to investigate the shooting. Residents told NBC10 they're concerned about transparency during the investigation in light of another deadly police-involved shooting in February.

"The question is back to the police," said Pastor Calvin Williams. "Who was at fault? Are ya'll gonna tell the truth? All we want is the truth. We the people of the city of Chester, we want the truth this time."

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Man, 24, Dies in Rittenhouse Square Stabbing

March 13, 2016, 4:39 am

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A man died after he was stabbed in downtown Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.

Police said the stabbing occurred about 3 a.m. at 19th Street and Rittenhouse Square. The victim, a 24-year-old man from Bucks County, was walking with a group of three other people when they were approached by a man they did not know, investigators told NBC10's Monique Braxton.

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The man then produced a knife and stabbed the victim. Police sources told NBC10 that based on their preliminary investigation, it appears the stabbing was random and that robbery was not the motive.

"There was a brief verbal altercation, a struggle ensued that lasted a few seconds, and by witness accounts, the offender stabbed the complainant, slashed the complainant across the chest area," Philadelphia Police Capt. Nicholas Smith said at the scene. "Then [the attacker] fled the area going southbound on 19th Street, then eastbound on Manning Street."

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Investigators are hoping a knife sheath found near the scene will help them to track down the killer, police said.

Police said clothing found on the pavement near the scene belonged to the victim's friends and good Samaritans who took it off in an attempt to stop the bleeding and save him.

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Several people were being interviewed by detectives Sunday morning, and investigators were canvassing area buildings for surveillance video that may have captured a glimpse of the killer.

No arrests have been made.

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Stray Bullet Kills Woman, 18, in West Philadelphia

March 13, 2016, 4:29 am

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A young woman died Saturday night when a stray bullet struck her as she sat on her front steps in West Philadelphia.

Police said the 18-year-old victim was sitting outside her house on Salford Street near Callowhill about 11:30 p.m. when gunfire erupted nearby. The victim, who was not the intended target of the shooting, was hit in the chest by a stray bullet.

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She died a short time later.

Police have not made any arrests or said what motivated the shooting.

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NBC10 First Alert Weather: Scattered Showers

March 13, 2016, 4:05 am

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Sunday will usher in breezy conditions and showers to start off our work week. The rain will last into the beginning of the week. NBC10 First Alert Meteorologist Karen Thomas has the details.

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First Alert: Late Showers Sunday

March 13, 2016, 5:18 am

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Sunday will bring overcast skies and late scattered showers. NBC10 First Alert Meteorologist Karen Thomas has the day's outlook.

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Friends Gather to Honor Cara McCollum

March 13, 2016, 5:19 am

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Friends gathered in Ocean City to memorialize Cara McCollum, a former Miss New Jersey and local news anchor who died in a car crash in February. McCollum, 24, was the girlfriend of NBC10 anchor Keith Jones.

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First Alert: Rainy, Then Warm

March 13, 2016, 5:22 am

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The work week will start off rainy, but will be warm and sunny by midweek. NBC10 First Alert Meteorologist Karen Thomas has the full seven-day forecast.

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NBC10 @Issue: City Tracks Down Residents Eligible for Income Tax Credit

March 13, 2016, 1:27 pm

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The Department of Revenue Commissioner, Frank Breslin, explains how the city is working to track down residents who are eligible for the federal earned income tax credit. He says up to $100 million is being left on the table by local residents.

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NBC10 @Issue: City Council President Introduces New Bill Part 1

March 13, 2016, 1:28 pm

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Philadelphia City Council President Darryll Clarke discusses the new bill he introduced, that stops employers from looking at the credit reports of job seekers.

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NBC10 @Issue: City Council President Introduces New Bill Part 2

March 13, 2016, 1:29 pm

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Philadelphia City Council President Darryll Clarke discusses the new bill he introduced, that stops employers from looking at the credit reports of job seekers.

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NBC10 @Issue: Apple’s Attorney Talks About Fight Over Unlocking Phones

March 13, 2016, 1:30 pm

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Apple attorney, Ted Olson, tells us why Apple won’t back down in their fight to stop the FBI from forcing the tech giant from unlocking the phone of the San Bernardino terrorist.

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Philly Police Warn: 'Zero Tolerance' at St. Patty's Day Parade

March 13, 2016, 9:58 am

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Philadelphia Police are warning revelers planning to attend the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday of a zero-tolerance policy.

On the department's Facebook page, Philly Police warned that there would be "zero tolerance" for underage drinking and public drunkenness during the parade.

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"The Philadelphia Police Department in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Police and SEPTA Police take safety and well-being of all participants and attendees very seriously," the post reads. "Therefore, there will be a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking and public intoxication at the parade or events surrounding it in order to ensure the welfare of all attending."

Police said any juveniles arrested for underage drinking will need to be picked up by a parent.

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The parade, which has been part of a city tradition since 1771, begins at 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard at noon and travels out Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the Art Museum, according to its website.

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Philly School Kids Rock Out With 'Modern Band'

March 13, 2016, 6:23 am

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As cuts to music programs and students' interest waned, a special program was able to keep music alive in one Philadelphia high school. NBC10's Matt DeLucia visited to learn about it.

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March 13, 2016, 6:23 am

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The Flyers' Wives Carnival benefits local charities. You can attend Sunday afternoon at the Wells Fargo Center.

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Funeral Set for NJ State Trooper Sean Cullen

March 13, 2016, 4:47 pm

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Funeral services are underway for a New Jersey state trooper who died after he was struck by a passing motorist while responding to a car fire.

A public viewing began at 2 p.m. Sunday and will last until 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church on 2500 Branch Pike in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. Another viewing will take place at the church Monday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by the funeral at noon. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson.

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Cullen was among a group of fire and police personnel who had responded to a car fire near Exit 25 on I-295 in West Deptford around 8:20 p.m. Monday. As the trooper assisted at the scene, a passing vehicle struck him.

He was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital where he later died.

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Cullen left behind a fiancee, 9-month-old baby boy, his parents, a sister, a brother and an older brother who is also a trooper.

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First Alert: Rain Starts Week, Warm Temps Move In

March 13, 2016, 10:04 am

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The work week will start off with a couple rainy days. But by midweek, the NBC10 First Alert Weather Team is projecting beautiful weather with warm temperatures and abundant sunshine.

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Atlantic City K-9s Get Special Beds

March 14, 2016, 3:36 am

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Hardworking Atlantic City Police K-9s got new beds on Saturday as part of an Atlantic City Police Foundation and Police Department event.

The dogs -- both retired and active-duty -- received the beds on Saturday during an event at the Atlantic City Bass Pro Shop. Active K-9s put on a demonstration for crowds before the bed presentation.

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Officials said the dog beds were purchased through a crowd-funding campaign run by the Atlantic City Police Department and Big Barker. They're specially designed to help relieve joint pain in larger dogs and help them rest better.

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