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Children Rescued From Delaware River In Upper Bucks; Woman Missing

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RIEGELSVILLE, PA — Three children were rescued from the icy Delaware River Monday night near Riegelsville while crews continued searching for a missing woman believed to be their mother.

According to an emergency dispatch to first responders at 7:30 p.m., the woman may have jumped off the Riegelsville Bridge or entered the river with the children somewhere north of the bridge. The report prompted a search of the water and the shoreline by multiple marine units.

At 8:13 p.m., Bucks County communications advised that three children were out of the water on the Pennsylvania side and were being treated. The woman remained missing.

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Two additional marine units were called to the scene at 8:22 p.m. to assist with the search. At 9:09 p.m., Marine units conducted a final sweep of the river before suspending the search for the night.

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According to a report, the Pennsylvania State Police had been looking for the woman to serve her a warrant.

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Officer shoots, kills 19-year-old in Wilmington, Delaware, during foot chase, police say

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Officer shoots, kills 19-year-old in Wilmington, Delaware, during foot chase, police say



Police in Wilmington, Delaware, shot and killed a 19-year-old man Wednesday night.

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The incident happened in a residential area near 24th and Jessup streets just after 11 p.m., Wilmington police said in a news release. The person who was shot has not been publicly identified.

Officers were monitoring a large crowd gathered outside when they saw a man exit a home with a handgun and point it toward the crowd, police say.

When officers approached the man, he ran away and a foot pursuit began, police say.

At some point in the chase, an officer fired their weapon and hit the 19-year-old. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

Police say they recovered a loaded gun from the man and that the officer was not injured.

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Video filmed at the scene shows a crowd of residents gathered outside after the shooting.

Police are asking anyone with more information to come forward. The shooting is under investigation by the Delaware Department of Justice and Wilmington police.



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Delaware Justice Departing to Head Up New University Law Center

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Delaware Supreme Court Justice Karen L. Valihura announced Wednesday that she will lead a new corporate law institute at the Wilmington University Farnan School of Law.

She will step down from the bench of Delaware’s highest court in late July, after choosing not to seek reappointment at the end of her 12-year term. She revealed her plans for the next phase of her legal career in a special session of the court in Wilmington.

As well as joining the Wilmington University law school faculty, Valihura will be the founding director of the school’s new Corporate Law, Governance and Practice Institute. …



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16-year-old boy killed in Wilmington, Del., shooting Monday night, officials say

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16-year-old boy killed in Wilmington, Del., shooting Monday night, officials say


Wilmington Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy Tuesday night in Wilmington’s Hilltop neighborhood. 

According to police, the shooting occurred at approximately 8:33 p.m. in the 1600 block of West 5th Street. 

On their arrival at the scene, police say they located the 16-year-old with at least one gunshot wound and transported him to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

This incident remains under investigation.

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Police did not share whether there have been any arrests in connection with the shooting or a possible motive.

Wilmington Police encourage anyone with information about this incident, contact Detective Justin Wilkers at (302) 576-3634. Information can also be sent to Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, or Delawarecrimestoppers.com.  

The Wilmington Police Department (WPD) Victim Service Unit and Youth Response Unit are available to provide information and support to victims, children, and families affected by this incident. 

The Victim Service Unit can be reached at (302) 576-3622, and the Youth Response Unit can be reached at (302) 576-3183. 

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