"We waited for this day to come for almost three years. It's been nothing but sadness and grief," said Terry Bowen, overwhelmed by the phone call she received Friday.
"I want them to get life in jail. They took my son's life and their life needs to be taken too," she said.
The District Attorney's office announced Friday the arrest and charges against ex-Philadelphia Police Sergeant Chauncey Ellison, Sr. and his then girlfriend ex-police officer Robin Fortune.
Investigators say Ellison shot 20-year old Lawrence Allen in the back in November of 2008. Fortune allegedly encouraged him.
It was all over a pizza. Investigators say Ellison and Fortune were off duty at the time when they went out looking for another person who Ellison's son said had robbed him and took his pizza. The victim, Lawrence Allen was trying to diffuse the situation when he was shot.
"I miss my brother every day and when I see his kids, it's the hardest thing ever. But I'm taking the steps to accept the fact that he's not here," said Allen's sister Ebony, as she broke down in tears.
Allen was a husband with three young children. His wife Rosie is encouraged by the arrests but still too overcome by sadness to speak.
Loren, the victim's other sister says as days go by it gets a little better for her. But she says she's not completely healed over the tragedy. She was there when her brother was shot.
"I don't have pictures, I don't have anything. I don't any remembrances. I just want to leave it where it's at until I can say I'm completely happy."
The family plans to be at every court appearance and trial date for the two charged with taking their loved one's life. The victim's mother say their strength comes from their faith.
"I did suffer a loss that I won't get back but being a woman of god I have accepted the fact that my son is gone and I can't get him back."
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:47 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:47:08 GMT
"They just keep buying time. It's 60 days here and 60 days there. It's a small victory," said Brian Hathaway. He's one of hundreds of residents who left a meeting at Garnett Valley Middle School hesitant
Neighbors say developer that withdrew application to build is a stall tactic.
Friday, May 10 2013 7:37 AM EDT2013-05-10 11:37:01 GMT
Gregg Wolfe, like most parents, always thought he would look back on precious moments, like receiving Father's Day cards, with a smile. But instead he's fighting back tears.
Gregg Wolfe, like most parents, always thought he would look back on precious moments, like receiving Father's Day cards, with a smile. But instead he's fighting back tears.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:37:26 GMT
The volunteer effort in Oklahoma is underway. Groups from across the country have hit the road, delivering hot meals to anyone in need. One local organization is doing what they can to help the victims
The volunteer effort in Oklahoma is underway. Groups from across the country have hit the road, delivering hot meals to anyone in need. One local organization is doing what they can to help the victims
Friday, May 24 2013 7:29 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:29:02 GMT
Our World War II veterans have seen some of the farthest reaches of the globe. One sight they haven't seen: The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
From the beaches of Normandy to the islands of Okinawa, our World War II veterans have seen some of the farthest reaches of the globe. One sight they haven't seen: The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:25 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:25:17 GMT
This most-recent season of "American Idol" is still rousing passions in some households. Police say this Pennsylvania couple got into a knife fight over who should win the finale.
This most-recent season of "American Idol" is still rousing passions in some households. Police say this Pennsylvania couple got into a knife fight over who should win the finale.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 09:54:05 GMT
Not the prettiest Friday, but we're ready for a great weekend. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. After an early high in the upper sixties, temperatures fall & winds pick up out of the chillier northwest. Right now the Memorial Day Weekend looks sunny and cool with highs in the low to mid 60s on Saturday, in the 70s Sunday & Monday. Cooler temps at the shore.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:27:11 GMT
The Boy Scouts of America throws open its ranks to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors.
The Boy Scouts of America throws open its ranks to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:10:26 GMT
"If I die please take me to Heaven not to Hell." After a near death experience 12-year-old Ibn Anderson showed us how he got down on one knee and prayed for his life. Bandages hide the bullet wounds from
"If I die please take me to Heaven not to Hell." After a near death experience 12-year-old Ibn Anderson showed us how he got down on one knee and prayed for his life. Bandages hide the bullet wounds from
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:25:16 GMT
The Philadelphia Parking Authority gets caught on tape breaking the rules, or so it appears. The PPA responds to a video that has gone viral in Philly.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority gets caught on tape breaking the rules, or so it appears. The PPA responds to a video that has gone viral in Philly.
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