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District Attorney Larry Krasner Announces Developments in Investigation into Fatal Shooting of Off-Duty Philadelphia Police Officer Alhassane Barry

August 27, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (August 27, 2026) — District Attorney Larry Krasner discussed new developments Thursday in the investigation into the fatal shooting that claimed the life of off-duty Philadelphia Police Officer Alhassane Barry and seriously injured another person on Aug. 16, 2026. “I met with...

District Attorney Larry Krasner, Law Enforcement Partners Provide Update on Zymire Hughes, Highlight Nine Fugitives Wanted for Homicide

August 26, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (August 26, 2026) — District Attorney Larry Krasner and law enforcement partners highlighted nine suspects on Wednesday wanted in connection with homicides committed in Northwest and South Philadelphia since 2020. Authorities are asking the public to provide tips on the...

DA Krasner, Law Enforcement Partners Announce New Developments in Connection to Zymire Hughes, Suspect Wanted for Assaulting Individuals While Masked in Center City

August 21, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (August 20, 2026) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and law enforcement partners announced new developments Thursday regarding Zymire Hughes, the suspect wanted for terrorizing individuals in Center City while wearing a Halloween-style mask earlier this month. An arrest...

District Attorney Larry Krasner Announces First-Degree Murder Conviction and Sentencing of Defendant Donovan K. Williams in Connection to Shooting Homicide in Overbrook in July 2020

August 18, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (August 18, 2026)— Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and the DAO’s Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit on Tuesday announced the First-Degree Murder conviction and sentencing of Donovan K. Williams for a double shooting that killed one person and injured another in...

District Attorney Larry Krasner Awards $240,000 in Violence Prevention Grants to 26 Local Non-Profit Groups Focused on Neighborhood Beautification Throughout Philadelphia

August 10, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (August 10, 2026) — District Attorney Larry Krasner and the DAO’s External Engagement and Government Affairs Division on Monday announced the award of $240,000 in violence prevention microgrants to 26 community-based 501(c)(3) organizations focused on neighborhood...

District Attorney Larry Krasner Announces Sentencing of Defendant Tevin Kee for His Role in Tiffany Fletcher’s Shooting Homicide in September 2022

August 3, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (August 3, 2026) — District Attorney Larry Krasner and the DAO’s Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit announced the sentencing of Defendant Tevin Kee for his role in the shooting homicide of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation employee Tiffany Fletcher in September 2022 in...

District Attorney Larry Krasner Announces Charges Against Derek Reid Following Fatal Hit-and-Run, Reid is also Charged for 2021 Sexual Assault

July 31, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (July 31, 2026) — Today, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and the DAO’s Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit charged Defendant Derek Reid in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Kelly Drive on June 24, 2026. Additionally, Defendant Derek Reid is...

District Attorney Larry Krasner, Partners Announces Charges Against Defendants Raabitah Reynolds and Ephraim Ramsey in Major Drug Bust in Philadelphia

July 13, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (July 13, 2026) — District Attorney Larry Krasner, local, state and federal law enforcement partners on Monday announced charges against two defendants in connection with a major drug bust in Philadelphia, taking several kilos of fentanyl and cocaine estimated at $6 million off the...

District Attorney Larry Krasner Charges Northeast Philly Couple with Child Endangerment and Other Related Offenses

July 9, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (July 8, 2026) — District Attorney Larry Krasner and the DAO’s Family Violence & Sexual Assault Unit approved the following charges on Wednesday against Defendants Thomas (DOB: 11/16/1982) and Megan Bach (DOB: 1/8/1982) for endangering the welfare of their two children, and...

Statement from District Attorney Larry Krasner on Apprehension of Second Suspect in Billy Schmidt Homicide

July 6, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2026) — Statement on Behalf of District Attorney Larry Krasner: On Thursday, a Philadelphia Police Officer assigned to the DAO’s Gun Violence Task Force coordinated the safe surrender of Defendant Kaiseem Smith (DOB 12/27/2009) for his alleged role in the robbery and...

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