Homicide by Shooting

On October 16, 2026, at approximately 2:40 p.m., police responded to a shooting at 6200 Lindbergh Boulevard in the 12th District.

Upon arrival, officers located a 41-year-old male who had sustained a gunshot wound to the head. Police transported the victim to Presbyterian Hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a physician at 3:02 p.m.

Police made an arrest in connection with the incident and recovered a firearm.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can remain anonymous.

As with all homicides in the city of Philadelphia, there is a $20,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

Social Security Announces COLA Increase for 2027

The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month.

Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) beginning in January 2027. Increased payments to about 7.3 million people receiving SSI will begin on December 31, 2026. (Note: Some people receive both Social Security benefits and SSI).

“Social Security will implement this cost-of-living adjustment for 76 million Americans, giving them greater financial stability,” said Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano. “Under President Donald J. Trump, Social Security is delivering better, faster, higher-quality service for the American people.”

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CNBNews Archives: Unattended Motor Vehicle Stolen on Baynes Avenue, Recovered in Camden

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (FEBRUARY 19, 2025) (CNBNews)–On Sunday, February 16, this vehicle was allegedly involved in a robbery in Gloucester Township.

According to the Gloucester City Police, officers detained three suspects, while one fled on foot.

While the suspect was still at large in Gloucester City, an unattended vehicle on Baynes Avenue with the motor running was stolen. Police recovered the stolen vehicle in Camden City.

State Police stopped a vehicle at Royal Farms, U.S. Highway 130 and Market Street, in Gloucester City. This vehicle was allegedly involved in a robbery that occurred in Gloucester Township.

According to the Gloucester City Police, three suspects were detained, while one fled on foot.

Homicide Victim Identified

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at approximately 9:03 a.m., 19th District officers responded to a report of a person with a weapon on the unit block of North Edgewood Street. Upon arrival, officers located Mark Burton, 53, of the unit block of North Edgewood Street, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Responding medics pronounced him deceased at 9:19 a.m.

The suspect was inside a locked second-floor bedroom, and a barricade was declared. Members of the SWAT Unit subsequently took him into custody without incident. He was identified as Marvis Davis, 52, of the unit block of North Edgewood Street. He is charged with Murder and related offenses.

Mugshot is not available at this time.

Former Mantua Police Officer Convicted of Official Misconduct

Camden, NJ – Shaun J. Butler, 46, of Mantua, a former police officer for the Mantua Township Police Department, was found guilty of official misconduct and related computer crimes in front of the Honorable James Bucci, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On Sept. 11, 2021, Butler, who was a lieutenant in the Internal Affairs department of the Mantua Township Police Department, was involved in an off-duty sexual encounter when the woman’s husband found the pair in their home, leading to an altercation. Rather than calling 911, Butler used the Mantua dispatch number, failing to identify himself as an officer. He also refused to respond to questions from subordinate responding officers when asked about the events leading to the altercation.

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Food and Beer Festival In Downtown Blackwood

Saturday, October 17, 20264 the Annual Gloucester Township Food & Beef Festival will be occurring in Downtown Blackwood. The festival begins at 2:00 PM and ends at 7:00 PM.

From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM the Black Horse Pike will be CLOSED between Church Street and West Lake Ave. To detour around the event please utilize Church Street/Blackwood Clementon Road to Erial Road to Davistown Road. Alternately you can utilize West Church Street to Barnsboro Road to Woodbury Turnersville Road to Lakeland Road which brings you back to the Black Horse Pike.

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69-Year-Old Westville Man Sentenced to 12 years

Woodbury, NJ – Michael A. Zappley, 69, of Westville, (photo) was sentenced to 12 years in state prison Friday, September 25, 2026, by the Honorable Niki Arbittier for aggravated manslaughter in the 2016 death of Miguel Martinez III in Deptford.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court:

Family members reported Martinez missing on June 15, 2016. For several months detectives investigated, continually checking hospitals, phone records, social media records, and interviewing individuals, but were unable to locate Martinez.

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Suspect Arrested and Charged in Lindenwold Stabbing

A Lindenwold man has been arrested and charged for stabbing another man on Wednesday afternoon, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael McCarthy.

Sean Hammonds, 34, is charged with 1st -degree Attempted Murder, 2nd -degree Aggravated Assault, 3rd – degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and 4th -degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

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National Seafood Month 2026

October is National Seafood Month, a time to celebrate the essential role American seafood plays in feeding our nation, powering coastal economies, and preserving a heritage built around our working waterfronts. I’ve been part of the seafood sector my whole life, so to me, my family, and my colleagues at NOAA Fisheries, every month is Seafood Month! But October gives us the welcome opportunity to swell the tide of national gratitude for the hardworking fishermen and seafood farmers who feed us. Thanks to them and our science-based management system, American seafood represents the gold standard for sustainability. And while 50 years of management under the Magnuson-Stevens Act has made the United States the model for sustainable fisheries, there is still work to be done.

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Philadelphia Police Share Family Approved Fundraisers for Officers Seiber and Rodriguez III

The Philadelphia Police Department remains deeply grateful for the outpouring of support for Police Officer Shane Seiber, Police Officer Hector Rodriguez III, and their families following the October 10 shooting in West Philadelphia.

At approximately 12:17 a.m., the two 19th District officers responded to a report of a person with a gun on the 100 block of North 52nd Street. Both officers were shot multiple times during a violent attack by a gunman who was later arrested. They were transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where medical teams worked tirelessly to save their lives. Officer Seiber fought valiantly but succumbed to his injuries later that morning. Officer Rodriguez remains hospitalized as he continues his recovery.