Officials say the at least two people are dead following Friday's explosion at the R.M. Palmer chocolate candy factory. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits talked with neighbors at the scene, who say the factory's explosion leaves a hole in the community. (Photo credit: Hadas Kuznits/KYW Newsradio)

Officials say the at least two people are dead following Friday's explosion at the R.M. Palmer chocolate candy factory. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits talked with neighbors at the scene, who say the factory's explosion leaves a hole in the community. (Photo credit: Hadas Kuznits/KYW Newsradio)

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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Ryan Pownall, who lost his job as a Philadelphia cop when he fatally shot a man twice in the back in 2017, will return to the police force.

Pownall won his arbitration with the city on Thursday, about a year and a half after a judge dismissed charges against him, finding the grand jury report "flawed."

District Attorney Larry Krasner charged Pownall, who is white, with third-degree murder and other offenses for the death of David Jones, who was Black. Pownall stopped Jones on his dirt bike in North Philadelphia and shot him when he attempted to flee.

The state Supreme Court ruled in July 2022 that Pownall could use the justifiable shooting defense. The charges against Pownall were ultimately dropped a few months later.

Pownall will receive full back pay and will reclaim his seniority status.

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Ryan Pownall, who lost his job as a Philadelphia cop when he fatally shot a man twice in the back in 2017, will return to the police force.
Pownall won his arbitration with the city on Thursday, about a year and a half after a judge dismissed charges against him, finding the grand jury report "flawed."
District Attorney Larry Krasner charged Pownall, who is white, with third-degree murder and other offenses for the death of David Jones, who was Black. Pownall stopped Jones on his dirt bike in North Philadelphia and shot him when he attempted to flee.
The state Supreme Court ruled in July 2022 that Pownall could use the justifiable shooting defense. The charges against Pownall were ultimately dropped a few months later.
Pownall will receive full back pay and will reclaim his seniority status.

Former Philly police officer who shot and killed a Black man as he ran away will have his old job back

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Raniesha Resto, a 14-year-old female last seen on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at approximately 4:58 pm. Resto is from the 3400 block of Jasper Street.

Resto is believed to have been in the area of K and Venango Streets at the time of her disappearance. She was talking to her mother on the phone when the call dropped abruptly. Resto may have been abducted.

Resto was walking home from school, which is located on the 300 block of W. Hunting Park Avenue at the time of her disappearance. She was last seen wearing a black hooded Nike sweatshirt, a navy blue shirt and pants, white socks, and black sneakers.

Anyone with information on Resto’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3251 or call/text the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

📸: Philadelphia Police Department

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Raniesha Resto, a 14-year-old female last seen on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, at approximately 4:58 pm. Resto is from the 3400 block of Jasper Street.
Resto is believed to have been in the area of K and Venango Streets at the time of her disappearance. She was talking to her mother on the phone when the call dropped abruptly. Resto may have been abducted.
Resto was walking home from school, which is located on the 300 block of W. Hunting Park Avenue at the time of her disappearance. She was last seen wearing a black hooded Nike sweatshirt, a navy blue shirt and pants, white socks, and black sneakers.
Anyone with information on Resto’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Special Victims Unit at <a href="tel:2156853251" data-stringify-link="tel:2156853251" data-sk="tooltip_parent">215-685-3251</a> or call/text the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
📸: Philadelphia Police Department

14-year-old girl abducted in Harrowgate while on FaceTime call with mom

The 76ers look to exact some revenge on those New York Knicks on their home court, trailing 2-0 in the best of seven Eastern Conference playoffs. Now it's time to claw their way back in Game 3, and KYW's Nina Baratti is at Wells Fargo Center, where fans certainly hope for a rebound.

📸: Nina Baratti/KYW Newsradio

The 76ers look to exact some revenge on those New York Knicks on their home court, trailing 2-0 in the best of seven Eastern Conference playoffs. Now it's time to claw their way back in Game 3, and KYW's Nina Baratti is at Wells Fargo Center, where fans certainly hope for a rebound.
📸: Nina Baratti/KYW Newsradio

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