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Wayne Dorylis, 59, of Milford, Delaware, was charged with murder, causing/risking a catastrophe, and several other weapons charges, the department announced on Saturday.
Police have apprehended the boy's mother and recovered a weapon.
Detective did find several surveillance cameras in the area and hope that they will provide more answers.
Police say three men wearing masks and gloves and armed with guns broke into the home on North 18th street around 12:30 a.m.
Police tell CBS 3 the incident occurred on the 4400 block of North 19th Street in the Logan section of Philadelphia at 4:21 p.m.
Chris discussed Attorney General Jeff Sessions announcement that he will recuse himself from investigations relating the presidential election, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney's budget address and the rise of homelessness in the city. He talked with economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday at 7:00 about Snapchat's IPO, comedian Paul Mercurio, who will be performing at Punch Line Philly this weekend at 7:20 and Face The Nation Moderator John Dickerson about the decision by Attorney General Jeff Sessions to recuse himself from all matters regarding last year's presidential election at 8:20.
Authorities say rescue crews were called to Mole and East Wingohocking Streets around 10:25 a.m. Monday.
Chief Inspector Scott Small says the officer pulled the man out before the situation became even more dangerous.
The Pennsylvania SPCA and PETA have each announced $5,000 rewards in the case of a female pit bull hanged in Philadelphia's Logan section.
Authorities say officers responded to a home in the 4900 block of Warnock Street around 7 a.m. Wednesday where they found a 28-year-old woman who had been stabbed to death.
Police say two children were injured, one critically, when they were struck by a car in Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
Police say it happened at about 3:30 p.m. Friday at the 4900 block of N. 16th Street.
Flames broke out shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday in the 1500 block of West Cayuga Street.
Police are investigating a double shooting late Wednesday night in the Logan section of North Philadelphia.
Authorities say a 70-year-old man was killed after a house fire early Thursday morning.
Philadelphia police say an elderly man was thrown to the ground and robbed by two suspects in the city's Logan section last month.
It happened around 9:36 p.m. Thursday at the 5400 block of North 11th Street.
A woman was struck by three cars and killed Friday morning in the Logan neighborhood of Philadelphia.
It happened around 5 :30 p.m. at 10th and Ruscomb Streets in Philadelphia's Logan neighborhood.
Police say the suspect exposed his genitals to a 15-year-old student, then fled and was last seen at SEPTA's Olney Station, where he was captured on surveillance video.
Police are investigating a shooting in the Logan section of Philadelphia late Saturday night that left one man in critical condition.
Philadelphia Police say a barricade situation has ended with seven men in custody following a deadly shooting in Logan.
The fire broke out at a home around 5 p.m. on the 4800 block of N. 9th Street, right off Roosevelt Boulevard.
In an Eyewitness News Exclusive, one of two students shot at Delaware Valley Charter High School gives CBS 3 the firsthand account of what sent him to the hospital.
"The fact that we have young people being able to put their hands on these guns is amazing in itself," says Lt. John Stanford, with the Philadelphia Police Department.
Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game because of a sinus fracture.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Snow and rain are possible in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game because of a sinus fracture.
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
Last-minute holiday shoppers took the Springfield Mall by storm with less than one week until Christmas.
Mayor Parker reflects on her first year in office during a State of the City event.
Officials say the Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite "repeated, extensive notice" that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior.
Joe Veneziale of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is going extreme with his Christmas decorations for a good cause.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night.
Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game because of a sinus fracture.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not "constitutional team colors."
One Delco native and Catholic bishop who lives in Commanders territory has taken his love for the Eagles to new heights.
Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Snowflakes fell across the city and those out and about enjoyed the festive scenes ahead of the holiday. Kerri Corrado found out that while it was just a dusting, people said it was enough to get them in the spirit.
FDA finalizes new food labeling standards for what qualifies as healthy. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Gloomy weather can trigger seasonal affective disorder for people who suffer with the winter depression. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Carolers with Sunrise Philly were hoping to get Mayor Cherelle Parker’s attention at City Hall Tuesday morning. They sang holiday songs about funding Philly’s Parks & Rec center and libraries right outside the mayor’s office. Sunrise Philly wants the mayor to double the Parks & Rec budget. No response from the mayor just yet.
It is the season of giving and that’s on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week. The damage is extensive. Now, he and his family are starting over just before the holidays. There has been an incredible outpouring of love and support in the aftermath. Ryan Hughes reports.