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Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled; Deputy Sheriff Shot in Yeadon; Two Teens Shot/Killed

by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/10/20 10:53 pm | updated: 03/10/20 10:53 pm

The Philadelphia Saint Patrick's Day parade scheduled for this Sunday, March 15th, has been CANCELED due to concerns from coronavirus COVID-19. This afternoon, 3/10, city heath officials announced the first presumptive positive case of the disease in the city limits. Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley recommended that people avoid gatherings of more than 5,000 people and stay home. He said that at the time that they were not going to cancel any of those events, which would include sports, concerts, etc. and mentioned the parade specifically. He suggested that you should watch from home. Parade officials reconsidered that recommendation, at least for the parade, and announced that it will be canceled outright for this year.

The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Observance Association issued a statement, "After heartfelt consideration and serious conversation with officials from the City of Philadelphia, the St. Patrick's Day Observance Association has decided to cancel the parade and all events related to the 2020 Philadelphia Saint Patrick's Day Parade. This decision was made with significant input from civic and parade participants. While this decision is disappointing, we acted with a general concern for the well-being of everyone. In days to come, we will continue with great enthusiasm to plan the 250th Saint Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, 2021 celebrating Saint Patrick, our Grand Marshal Michael J. Bradley, Jr., and the distinguished members of the Ring of Honor."

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An off-duty Philadelphia deputy sheriff was shot and injured in Delaware County on Tuesday night, 3/10. It happened around 9:45 p.m. on the 1300 block of Alfred Avenue in Yeadon. The 35-year-old was found by police officers and rushed to the hospital. He is currently in stable condition. No word on any arrests of what led up to the shooting.

Two teens were shot and killed and two others were injured in a quadruple shooting on a basketball court in Chester on Tuesday afternoon, 3/10. It happened around 2:30 p.m. on the 200 block of Broomall Street. 15-year-old Edward Harmon and 15-year-old Tayvonne Avery were shot multiple times and died at the scene. Another juvenile was shot multiple times and is in serious condition at the hospital. A fourth juvenile is was shot once in the torso. He is in good condition at Crozer Chester Medical Center. If you have any information contact Detective Benjamin Thomas (City of Chester Detective) at 610-447-8426 or Detective Timothy Deery (Delaware County Detective) at 610-891-8030.

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