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October 28, 2020

Trump: Philadelphia police shooting a 'terrible event,' but rioting comes from group Joe Biden 'supports'

President Trump called on Democrats in Philadelphia to crack down on recent rioting, and blamed Joe Biden for not condemning the unrest strongly enough. 

October 28, 2020

Biden says 'no excuse' for looting in Philadelphia after Black man killed by police

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden says there’s “no excuse whatsoever” for the ongoing looting and violence in Philadelphia.

October 28, 2020

New York City police arrest 32 during overnight unrest after fatal police shooting in Philadelphia

At least 32 people were taken into custody in New York City during overnight protests in the wake of the Philadelphia police-involved shooting death of Wayne Wallace Jr., officials said Wednesday.

October 28, 2020

New York Times reporter slammed for claim that conservatives want to 'amplify' Philadelphia riots, looting

A New York Times reporter was roasted on social media Wednesday for claiming that conservatives are eager to “amplify” and “elevate” widespread looting and unrest in Philadelphia. 

October 28, 2020

Philadelphia reels from second night of unrest, nearly a dozen shot as victim's family pleads for peace

Nearly a dozen people – including a 15-year-old – were shot overnight after looting and rioting in Philadelphia erupted for a second straight night despite pleas for peace from the family of a Black man whose police-related death sparked the unrest.

October 28, 2020

Looters in Philadelphia ransack stores, attack reporter during second night of chaos

October 28, 2020

Live Updates: Philadelphia businesses targeted by 1,000 looters during second night of protests

A second consecutive night of unrest in Philadelphia on Tuesday saw upwards of 1,000 looters reportedly targeting businesses in the city.

October 27, 2020

Philadelphia police say 1,000 looters targeting businesses on second night of protests

A second night of unrest in Philadelphia began Tuesday over the police shooting death of a Black man, just as his children recalled their father in front of reporters. 

October 27, 2020

Walter Wallace Jr., who was shot by Philadelphia police, had a criminal history, rapped about shooting cops

The Black man fatally shot by Philadelphia police officers on Monday was an aspiring rapper who sometimes rhymed about shooting people, including police officers, and was awaiting trial for allegedly threatening to shoot someone, according to media reports. 

October 27, 2020

Family of Walter Wallace Jr. questions use of force, as Philadelphia FOP president defends cops

Relatives of a Philadelphia Black man fatally shot by police questioned why deadly force was used, hours after the death sparked a new round of overnight protests that saw dozens arrested and 30 officers injured.