Crime & Justice

Philly Police Fire—but Do Not Name—Cop Who Killed 12-Year-Old Boy

TICK TOCK

Cops have said the pre-teen was armed, but the picture is getting more complicated.

Pilar Melendez
Pilar Melendez 

Senior National Reporter

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Pilar Melendez

Pilar Melendez

Senior National Reporter

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