The Philadelphia Police Department is providing an update on the investigation into the shooting of a Highway Patrol officer that occurred Monday evening in North Philadelphia.
Authorities have identified the suspect as 26-year-old Rashid Walker. Walker has been officially charged with Violations of the Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA) following the incident in the 2400 block of North 17th Street.
The investigation began at approximately 7:40 p.m. on May 4, 2026, when Highway Patrol officers conducted a vehicle stop. As an officer performed a safety frisk of Walker, who was a passenger in the vehicle, the officer felt a handgun inside Walker’s jacket pocket. At that point, the firearm discharged, striking the officer in the upper right leg.
The wounded officer was rushed to Temple University Hospital by fellow personnel and remains in stable condition.
Walker was taken into custody at the scene, and the firearm was successfully recovered.
The Homicide Division continues to lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the discharge.
PHILADELPHIA (May 7, 2026)(CNBNews)--The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Wednesday night in the city’s 17th District. At approximately 10:31 p.m. on May 6, 2026, officers responded to a report of a large crowd and disturbance on the highway along the 2100 block of Wharton Street. While arriving at the scene, responding officers heard several gunshots and discovered a male victim lying on the street suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and leg.
Police immediately transported the victim to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for emergency treatment. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at 11:00 p.m. The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Walter S. Holloway, a resident of the 2200 block of Oakford Street.
As of Thursday morning, no arrests have been made, and no weapons have been recovered. Investigators are still working to determine a motive. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or submit an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.
LD 32 Assembly members issue statements after committee advances their legislation to safeguard human rights during global sporting event
(TRENTON) — Legislation from Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla (D-Hoboken) and Assemblywoman Katie Brennan (D-Jersey City) to safeguard human rights during the 2026 FIFA World Cup advanced today out of the Assembly Community Development and Women’s Affairs Committee.
Bill A3991 would require certain State agencies, municipalities, and other entities involved in hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and related festivities to submit reports documenting how they are meeting the commitments laid out in the NY/NJ Human Rights Report and the FIFA World Cup 2026 Human Rights Framework.
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The online gaming industry has seen a remarkable shift with the rise of live casino games. These games bridge the gap between digital platforms and traditional casinos by offering real-time interaction, professional dealers, and immersive environments. Players are no longer limited to automated systems; instead, they can experience the excitement of watching real cards dealt, dice rolled, and wheels spun. Games like Roulette, Sic Bo, Sexy gaming, and Vietnamese card games have become especially popular due to their engaging formats and dynamic gameplay.
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There is a quiet kind of renovation that doesn’t require contractors, permits, or weeks of disruption. It happens one room at a time, often in a single afternoon, and its effects ripple outward in ways that are difficult to predict from the outset. Swapping out fixtures — the lights, fans, faucets, and hardware that define a room’s personality — is one of the most cost-effective and underestimated ways to transform a living space. While homeowners often fixate on major renovations like kitchen remodels or bathroom overhauls, the truth is that small fixture changes can deliver a disproportionate return in both aesthetics and function.
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Today, Congressman Van Drew criticized major oil companies as gas prices remain high and continue to strain American families.
“These companies are taking advantage of the situation, plain and simple,” said Congressman Van Drew. “What is happening in the Middle East is being used as an excuse to maximize profits while hardworking Americans are stuck paying absurd prices. We have strong production here in the United States. We have supply. Prices should not be this high without companies doing everything they can to bring some relief to the people. These are American companies, and they should act like it. Put the American people and our own economy first. We can and should do better.”
HUD announced updates to environmental review requirements for multifamily housing, removing outdated provisions that have increased costs and complexity for lenders and developers. These changes, issued through HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) via a Mortgagee Letter, revise the Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide to streamline outdated and burdensome requirements for lenders and developers seeking FHA-insured financing.
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DNREC will hold the first community meeting about the recent detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Delaware’s white-tailed deer at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 at the Baldcypress Nature Center at Trap Pond State Park in Laurel. For anyone unable to attend the in-person meeting, a virtual option is available.
The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating several separate incidents that occurred across the city over the last 24 hours, including two shootings and a chaotic series of hit-and-run collisions involving a stolen utility truck.
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