Police patrol a neighborhood after a shooting on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Levittown, Pa. Several people have been shot after gunfire erupted in a suburban Philadelphia township, prompting authorities to warn residents to hunker down in their homes and forcing cancellation of a St. Patrick’s Day parade and a children’s theme park. (AP Photo/Michael Catalini)

Residents have been told to stay indoors as police continue to hunt down the suspect.

Three killed in Pennsylvania shootings as St Patrick's Day parade is cancelled

"Residents are rushing to take up weapons because trust in the police has collapsed," writes Robert Moore.

America's nightmare: The gun violence surge sweeping US cities

None of the smoke detectors were working in the building, said officials.

Seven children among 13 dead after 'terrible' house fire in Philadelphia

What's unfolding in the US is a reminder of how the policing issues that triggered racial turmoil of the summer have not been addressed.

Philadelphia unrest shows racial turmoil has still not been addressed

The two officers each fired at least seven rounds – at least 14 total shots – at Mr Wallace.

Philadelphia sees second night of unrest following fatal police shooting 

A black man was shot dead by police in Philadelphia after officers yelled at him to drop his knife, sparking protests on the streets.

Protests after black man shot dead by police in Philadelphia

The two adverts were banned after the Advertising Standards Agency said they flouted new gender stereotyping rules. 

Ads with 'hapless' fathers and mother with pram banned under stereotype rules

A large fire took hold of a Philadelphia oil refinery in the early hours of Friday morning.


Philadelphia oil refinery goes up in flames

A couple and a homeless man have been charged with theft by deception and conspiracy. 

Homeless man and couple 'conned $400,000 in donations in heartwarming lie'

Johnny Bobbitt used his last 20 dollars to help stranded motorist Katie McClure last year, and she then set up a GoFundMe page. 

Couple ordered to hand over cash raised for homeless man

A road rage suspect is being sought by police in Philadelphia.

Man wanted after violent sledgehammer road rage attack

The arrest of two black men in a Starbucks café in Philadelphia has sparked protests after footage of the incident went viral.


Arrest of two black men in Starbucks sparks protests

CCTV footage appears to show a man brazenly attempting to abduct a baby in front of its parents. 

CCTV appears to show man attempting to abduct baby

The female runner almost collapsed towards the end of a half-marathon - but still completed the race with a helping hand or two. 

Exhausted runner helped to finish line by competitors

Zion Harvey received a double-hand transplant last July after having his hands and feet amputated as a toddler.

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