Philadelphia Police say murder charges have been filed for the man accused of killing Philadelphia Police Officer Moses Walker, Jr.
Rafael Jones, has now officially been charged in connection with the murder of Officer Walker.
Police made the announcement during a 1 p.m. news conference Friday.
Police say they are now searching for the second suspect in this case, 19-year-old Chancier McFarland. The second suspect is described as being 5'11" tall, weighing 180 pounds.
Police stressed to reporters that the second suspect is considered armed and "extremely dangerous."
Jones was taken into custody earlier this week, but reports were that he was not cooperating. But on Thursday night, Jones gave police a statement. Police would not elaborate on what he said.
Officer Walker was gunned down Saturday morning while walking home from his shift in North Philadelphia.
If you have any information, police would like to call 215.686.3344.
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Saturday, May 18 2013 9:28 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:28:06 GMT
Rain moved in Saturday afternoon and the chance for it will stick around through the seven day forecast.
It becomes very unsettled across our area with clounds and showers again Sunday. The best chance for rain is in the morning and afternoon thunderstorms are possible towards our south.
Sunday is cool but we do warm up well into the 80s by Tuesday. With the warm weather comes a better chance for thunderstorms.
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A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
A couple of Good Samaritans helped rescue a 3-year-old boy's lifeless body from an Allentown creek. Their quick thinking and help from police helped bring the boy back to life.
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A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
A woman who lived with a Delaware pediatrician accused of waterboarding her 11-year-old daughter has agreed to plead guilty to child endangerment charges and testify against him.
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When SEPTA trains roll into stations in Radnor Township, Main Line passengers aren't the only ones getting on and off. Police say criminals are now using the rails to pull off home burglaries.
When SEPTA trains roll into stations in Radnor Township, Main Line passengers aren't the only ones getting on and off. Police say criminals are now using the rails to pull off home burglaries here and make their getaway.
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