'What's Happening Here Is Not Normal': Philadelphia Police Outline Plan To Combat Rising Carjackings In City

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'It's not even the end of the month yet and we already, like, 91. It's terrible.' Philadelphia authorities are sounding the alarm on carjacking, a crime of opportunity they say is out of control.

, some residents thought carjacking would die down. On Thursday, authorities said things are getting worse.“It’s not even the end of the month yet and we already, like, 91. It’s terrible,” resident Alie Rosie said.“What’s happening here is not normal and I don’t want anyone for any minute to begin to normalize this,” Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said.

Naish referenced recent tragic incidents such as the shooting death of Temple student Samuel Collington over his car and others where the driver fought back attempting to shoot their attackers. He says when the suspects are successful, the cars tend to lead to other crimes.

 

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The DA needs to stop giving juveniles a slap on the wrist. They're killing folks and threatening with a weapon. Lock them up. A slap on the wrist is a joke

One thing not mentioned who are they stealing these cars for? It can't just be joy riding. Is there a chop shop or something

I wonder what Frank Rizzo would think about what happened to his beloved city?

Get your permit to carry.

So called Pennsylvania police

Carry a gun and shoot to kill

Philadelphia is consistently named as the poorest largest city in the country and people are surprised that there's crime here? Lol. If you don't like the crime what are you doing to solve all the social problems?

Our city has a major problem with a small percentage of the black population causing so much crime and violence.

Not a single parent has come forth

Conceal carry

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HELLO? FUCKING DO SOMETHING, POLICE. DA? HELLO? ANYBODY HOME?

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