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Woman Tries to Restrain Son Moments Before Fatal Police Shooting in Philly
A viral video captured a chaotic scene in West Philadelphia as a man, who investigators say was armed with a knife, approached police while his mother tried desperately to stop him moments before the officers opened fire and killed him.
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Violence Tears Through W. Philly After Police Shoot, Kill Man; 30 Officers Hurt
Angry crowds took to the streets in West Philadelphia overnight after police shot and killed a man armed with a knife Monday, with some in the crowds throwing rocks and bricks at police and some looting or vandalizing businesses.