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Pennsylvania State Trooper Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop

Driver kills himself after shooting officer in West Caln Township

State Trooper Killed During Traffic Stop in Chester County

The driver who shot Cpl. Timothy O'Connor also died in the incident, authorities said.

Homeowner Kills Intruder in Somerset County

State police say the homeowner acted in self-defense during the early morning incident.

Pittsburgh-area man charged with DUI in fatal crash

Jordan Bowyer arrested for 2024 incident that killed one passenger, seriously injured another

Man charged in deadly Lancaster County shooting

Suspect Bradley Yinger arrested after fatal dispute in Elizabethtown

Body Found in Monongahela River in West Elizabeth

Investigation underway after man's body pulled from river near tug boat

Pennsylvania State Trooper Shot in West Caln Township

Officials say the trooper was taken to the hospital after the Sunday night incident.

Hit-And-Run Kills Man In Delco, Investigation Underway: Police

The striking vehicle was a light-colored SUV/crossover, according to State Police.

Man Killed in Altoona E-Bike Crash Identified

Coroner says victim was 67-year-old Timothy Reffner

Human Remains Found in Pennsylvania State Park

Hikers discover body in Ridley Creek State Park near Philadelphia

1 Dead After Shooting in Lancaster County

Police investigating domestic dispute that turned deadly in Elizabethtown

Man Critically Injured in West Philadelphia Shooting

Police searching for suspect after early morning incident on Race Street

Family Sues Lincoln University After Homecoming Shooting Death

Lawsuit alleges HBCU failed to maintain adequate security and respond to warnings before deadly incident.

Person Fatally Struck on I-70 in Washington Co., PA

Authorities investigating circumstances of pedestrian incident on interstate highway

Vehicle crashes into parked car, rolls over in Penn Hills

Crews were on the scene early Saturday morning after a vehicle struck a parked car and rolled onto its roof in Penn Hills.

Jtown Man Sentenced to 14-40 Years for Fatal Shooting

Jamil Branche pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and aggravated assault charges.

Three-Vehicle Crash on Liberty Bridge Kills Two, Injures One

Families of victims set up GoFundMe pages to cover medical and funeral costs

Two Men Arrested in Child Abduction Case in Pennsylvania

Suspects Jacob Evilsizor and Charles Delossantos charged as fugitives from justice

Warren Police Release Podcast to Solve Jennifer Wentz Murder

Authorities hope new leads will emerge from the podcast about the unsolved 2020 killing.

Man Accused of Killing Woman in Deadly Philadelphia Hit-and-Run

Charles Edward Wright faces murder and other charges for allegedly striking Veronica Herling with such force that it knocked her shoes and jewelry off.

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