Lili Zheng

Philadelphia

General Assignment Reporter at WCAU-TV (Philadelphia, PA)

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Uncle of girl killed in Delco crash pushes for new e-scooter helmet safety law:

1 week ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Lili Zheng

The uncle of a 12-year-old girl killed in an electric scooter crash in Delaware County is calling for legislation that would require helmet usage for minors. Family members confirmed Abigail Gillon, 12, died Monday night from injuries sustained during a crash over the weekend. Gillon and her friend identified as 11-year-old Bella Jones were hit by a car while riding an electric scooter near Lehr Boulevard and Concord Road, according to Aston Township police.
Montgomery County animal rescue begins picking up pieces weeks after barn fire

2 weeks ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Lili Zheng |Brendan Brightman

Montgomery County animal rescue center is healing and picking up the pieces after a fire killed at least a dozen cats and several are still missing. Pawsibilities Animal Rescue has been considered a safe haven for animals over the past 15 years. Last Sunday, flames ripped through its barn killing 15 cats, two rabbits, and a chicken. Sher Carroll’s daughter Samantha owns the rescue and the barn. “She got some chickens out. She just got out of the way. Firemen came.
Families of teens killed in Limerick crash seek answers into police pursuit days after tragedy

3 weeks ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Lili Zheng |Brendan Brightman

As families and loved ones of three teenagers killed in a Limerick crash mourn their deaths, they are also demanding answers into the police pursuit that preceded the collision. The three who died this week have been identified as Gabriel Cooper, Nasir Youk, and Siniyah Newsuan. All three were 17-years-old, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. A 15-year-old boy was also hurt and hospitalized.
Temple University's advanced surveillance system helps catch 'habitual offender'

4 weeks ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Lili Zheng |Brendan Brightman

Temple University officials and Delaware law enforcement are crediting advanced surveillance tools for the arrest of a man who was wanted in several states. Jahid Robinson, 20, was wanted for a series of burglaries in the Greenville section of Wilmington, according to Master Cpl. Richard Chambers. “He was going into people’s homes. They were occupied burglaries. He was going into their houses, taking property, and he was taking car keys,” Chambers said Friday.
Volunteer fire dept. shut down in Darby Township after tempers flare at meeting

1 month ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Brendan Brightman |Lili Zheng

The Goodwill Fire Company was shut down by police last week after a meeting between members got heated, and now residents say they are concerned about who is going to be around to put out fires in the area. According to Dan Assal, the interim president of the fire company, police showed up to their meeting at their station located at 719 W. Cooke Avenue in Glenolden, last Thursday, May 22, after tempers flared between members and took their fire trucks.
Montgomery County to launch AI advisory council: 'Harnessed for public good'

1 month ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Lili Zheng

Montgomery County commissioners are looking for applicants for an advisory council on artificial intelligence. The purpose of the council is to ensure AI is being “harnessed for public good," according to Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Neil Makhija. In an interview with NBC 10, Makhija said AI is already being used in the county. “People think of AI in something that’s in the future, but it’s being used all the time,” Makhija said.
Three shot, 1 killed, in a home in South Philadelphia, police say

1 month ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Brendan Brightman |Lili Zheng

One person was killed and two others injured in a shooting inside a home in South Philadelphia Thursday night, police said. The incident occurred at a home at the 700 block of Tree Street at around 9 p.m., police saidThe victim killed has been identified as a 38-year-old man, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at around 9:43 p.m.A 36-year-old man was also found at the scene shot in the back and is in stable condition at the hospital, police said.
Biden's diagnosis indicates he has Stage 4 prostate cancer, expert says

1 month ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Brendan Brightman |Lili Zheng

Dr. Alexander Kutikov, the chair of the Department of Urology at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, told NBC10 on Sunday that former President Joe Biden is facing a "very rare" form of prostate cancer, which he classified as Stage 4.
Man shot and killed in broad daylight in Lower Providence: Officials

1 month ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Brendan Brightman |Lili Zheng

A 47-year-old man was shot and killed in broad daylight in Lower Providence on Saturday, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office announced. The shooting occurred at around 4:46 p.m. near the intersection of Ridge Pike and Crosskeys Road, officials said. The victim -- who is not being identified until officials contact next of kin -- was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, where he died a short time later, officials said.
4 people shot in North Philadelphia, police say

1 month ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Lili Zheng |Brendan Brightman

Four people were shot, including three teens, while riding a SEPTA bus in North Philadelphia on Saturday, police said. The quadruple shooting took place at the intersection of 33rd Street and Girard Avenue, police said. Around 30 people were on the bus at the time of the shooting, police said. One person, a 39-year-old woman, was grazed by a bullet and was treated for her injuries at the scene, officials said.