Crime & Safety
Police Fly Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Officers
The 5th District Police headquarters honored two deceased officers.
Following the deaths of two Philadelphia Police officers over the past week, district headquarters are flying flags at half-staff throughout the city.
On July 8, Highway Patrol Officer Brian Lorenzo died after getting hit while riding his motorcycle on I-95 after finishing his shift. The 22-year veteran officer was laid to rest Friday. John Leck Jr. is charged with third-degree murder, vehicular homicide while DUI, involuntary manslaughter and other offenses for the death.
This week began on a similar note. Late Sunday night, Officer Marc Brady was struck and killed while riding his bicycle in Mt. Airy. Read the story on Patch here. Brady was an officer with the 22nd District. Kareem Alleyne is charged with involuntary manslaughter and vehicular homicide.
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The accompanied picture comes from the in Roxborough, at the corner of Ridge and Cinnaminson streets July 17.
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