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Five dead in Philadelphia murder-suicide shooting, police say
cnn ^ | 2/1207 | staff

Posted on 02/12/2007 6:38:21 PM PST by txroadkill

just breaking...no details

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: ibm; philadelphia; watsoninternational; zigzag
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1 posted on 02/12/2007 6:38:23 PM PST by txroadkill
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To: txroadkill
What is on W C Fields tombstone? Rather here then in Philadelphia.
2 posted on 02/12/2007 6:40:22 PM PST by bmwcyle (If no one buys illegal drugs, we win the war on drugs)
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To: txroadkill

MSNBC has the same breaking news email.

BREAKING NEWS
NBC News and news services
Updated: 16 minutes ago
PHILADELPHIA - Five people were shot dead in an old Philadelphia Navy Yard, authorities said on Monday night. It was not immediately clear what led up to the shooting.

According to local NBC affiliate WCAU, the fifth victim was the shooter. A sixth person was injured and taken to a nearby hospital, the station reported. Police remained at the scene.

This breaking news story will be updated.


3 posted on 02/12/2007 6:41:35 PM PST by PhiKapMom (Broken Glass Republican -- Rudy 08 -- Take back the House and Senate in 2008)
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To: PhiKapMom

4 Killed, 1 Injured in Naval Yard ComplexBREAKING NEWS
By T.J. Alexander
February 12, 2007 - 4 are dead as a result of an apparent murder suicide inside the old Naval Yard in South Philadelphia. A fifth person was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.




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Shortly before 8:30 Monday night, Philadelphia Police responded to calls of a shooting inside 5131 South 11th Street building #79, which falls within the old Naval Yard complex.

Initial reports are the owner of an advertising business tied up 5 of his employees and opened fire, killing 4 and injuring a fifth. The gunman then turned the gun on himself, taking his own life.

The surviving victim, a man in his 20s or 30s, was rushed to Jefferson Hospital in critical condition suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach.

According to police sources, the man had suspected the employees of stealing from him.

Police are still on the scene.

Stay tuned to Action News and 6abc.com for further details.


4 posted on 02/12/2007 6:44:48 PM PST by Dog
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To: txroadkill

OLTG's Rules for a Successful Life #6784 - "Don't get mixed up with crazy people."


5 posted on 02/12/2007 6:45:06 PM PST by Onelifetogive (I don't have to show you no stinkin' tagline!)
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To: Onelifetogive
OLTG's Rules for a Successful Life #6784 - "Don't get mixed up with crazy people."

I would think that would be higher on your list.

6 posted on 02/12/2007 6:48:33 PM PST by txroadkill
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To: txroadkill
Tragic.
7 posted on 02/12/2007 6:51:08 PM PST by msnimje (You simply cannot be Christian and Pro-Abortion.)
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To: txroadkill
I would think that would be higher on your list.

It's in the top 10%. I have lots of rules....

8 posted on 02/12/2007 6:51:20 PM PST by Onelifetogive (I don't have to show you no stinkin' tagline!)
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To: Onelifetogive
I have lots of rules....

Did you go to Catholic school? : )

Every day I am thankful I left Philly when I did.

9 posted on 02/12/2007 6:53:51 PM PST by radiohead (They call me DOCTOR radiohead.)
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To: Onelifetogive

LoL


10 posted on 02/12/2007 6:54:06 PM PST by txroadkill
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To: Dog

WOW! He suspects them of stealing and he executes them?

Unbelievable!

Thanks for the info!


11 posted on 02/12/2007 6:58:55 PM PST by PhiKapMom (Broken Glass Republican -- Rudy 08 -- Take back the House and Senate in 2008)
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To: txroadkill
According to local news the company involved is Zigzag Net
12 posted on 02/12/2007 7:02:26 PM PST by NittanyLion
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Zigzag Net, Inc. Corporate Office
5131 South 11th St.
The Navy Yard
Philadelphia, PA 19112
Phone 215.925.0350
Fax 215.925.1027
info@zigzag.net



13 posted on 02/12/2007 7:03:13 PM PST by brityank (The more I learn about the Constitution, the more I realise this Government is UNconstitutional !!)
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To: NittanyLion
Intersting mission statement.
14 posted on 02/12/2007 7:04:10 PM PST by Stentor
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To: Dog
According to police sources, the man had suspected the employees of stealing from him.

Unfreaking believable!!!

15 posted on 02/12/2007 7:05:35 PM PST by txroadkill
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To: brityank
Location:


16 posted on 02/12/2007 7:05:48 PM PST by brityank (The more I learn about the Constitution, the more I realise this Government is UNconstitutional !!)
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To: Stentor

Look at the case studies (PDF). It looks like one of their clients was the Philadelphia Housing Authority.


17 posted on 02/12/2007 7:10:54 PM PST by Stentor
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To: bmwcyle
I think that is an Urban legend and it was supposed to be "all things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia".
18 posted on 02/12/2007 7:11:32 PM PST by BallyBill (Serial Hit-N-Run poster)
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To: Stentor

They were a meebie-weebie (MWBE) company and that is why most of their clients are not ones that have to compete in the free market.


19 posted on 02/12/2007 7:13:08 PM PST by ikka
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To: txroadkill
insightful :+4 Trapped-but okay Report Commentby James A. @ 7:09pm - Mon Feb 12th, 2007 we're trapped in the backroom of pottery barn kids and we witnessed people being gunned down in the second floor and in the entry way. police are aware we're here. and we just want everyone to know we're okay. pbk staff
20 posted on 02/12/2007 7:15:57 PM PST by cmsgop ( How do we know he's NOT Mel Torme?)
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