Officer injured, 3 arrested as hundreds of teens cause chaos in Philly: reports

In some instances, people in the crowd threw rocks at police, climbed up a traffic light, and onto a police car.

By about 10 p.m., the crowd had dispersed.

“Tonight, a large group of mostly young people was being destructive and disruptive in Center City. This dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We take public safety very seriously,” Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement posted“I’m saddened when young people engage in behavior that endangers themselves and others, especially because it is not representative of the majority of our city’s youth, who are positively engaged in their communities.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

PennLive /  🏆 463. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Beer gardens and other signs of spring | Let’s EatWe know Philly’s best cheesesteak and what’s on the menu at Citizens Bank Park.
Read more »

The abrupt start and stop of buses coming from Texas | Morning NewsletterDaily News | The abrupt start and stop of buses coming from Texas | Morning Newsletter
Read more »

Fans of Philly POPS Demand Refunds for Postponed ShowsYet another Philly POPS show has been postponed as tensions continue to grow between the group and the Kimmel Center. NBC10Responds reporter tracydavidson has reactions from frustrated fans:
Read more »

Philly Pops fans frustrated as future concerts remain uncertain: 'I would like my money back''This is something we look forward to. We're supposed to actually have seven concerts this year,' said Nancy Katz, a longtime Philly Pops fan who's trying to get a refund.
Read more »

5-year-old shoots self in leg after finding gun in home, Philly police sayPhiladelphia police say the gun was hidden inside the home but was not secured.
Read more »

Philly’s powerful electricians union has endorsed Cherelle Parker for mayorThe union previously appeared to be politically paralyzed amid an internal leadership fight following the conviction of its longtime leader, John J. Dougherty, on federal corruption charges.
Read more »