Crime & Safety

Multiple Fatal Shootings Mark Violent Weekend In Eastern PA

Several violent incidents were reported throughout the Philadelphia region over the holiday weekend. Here's the latest:

At least three people were fatally shot during weekend gun violence across the Philadelphia region.
At least three people were fatally shot during weekend gun violence across the Philadelphia region. (Patch Graphics)

Several violent incidents were reported throughout the Philadelphia region over the holiday weekend, including a mass shooting in Fairmount Park and a fatal shooting in Montgomery County.

Catch up on the latest headlines from across the region over the holiday weekend:

2 Dead, 9 Hurt In Memorial Day Shooting

Two people are dead and nine hurt in a mass shooting that erupted in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Memorial Day. People who were in the park celebrating the holiday heard gunshots around 10:27 p.m. Monday, police said. Read more on Patch.

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20-Year-Old Found Shot Dead In Montgomery County

A 20-year-old man was found shot dead in Norristown on Friday, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said. Read more on Patch.

Body Of Missing Tyler State Park Resource Ranger Recovered In Bucks

Searchers on Saturday recovered the body of a Tyler State Park resource ranger who went missing Friday. Read more on Patch.

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Serious Head-On Crash Reported On Route 422

One person was severely injured after a dump truck lost control on Route 422 and smashed into an SUV on Friday, officials said. Read more on Patch.

Teens On E-Bikes Damage Upper Providence Park, Curse At Officer: Cops

A group of aggressive teens riding electric bikes harassed a woman and others in a park in Upper Providence over the weekend, police said. Read more on Patch.

Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run

The striking vehicle was later found abandoned in a parking lot. Read more on Patch.

Wife Kills Husband After He Kicked In Doors, Threatened Her: Police

A wife fatally shot her husband after he kicked in the doors to their home and threatened her overnight, according to police. Read more on Patch.

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