🌱 Teacher Killed at Dunkin + Suspect Shot With Own Gun + Cash 5 Win

Good morning, Philadelphia. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Because community news matters! Today's issue includes updates on...

• A Philadelphia teacher was killed in a Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru shooting in April and her family wants swift justice.
• A suspect was accidentally shot with their own gun during struggle with police in Germantown.
• Someone in Fishtown bought a CASH 5 Lotto ticket and won $2 million.

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But first, today's weather:

A shower; windy, cooler. High: 59 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories in Philadelphia today:

1. On April 11, Rachel King was gunned down while she waited in the drive-thru line at a Cheltenham Dunkin' Donuts. Her 11 year-old son Jalen was in the SUV with her and police say it was a targeted attack. A week after her death, the family of the popular school teacher at Grover Cleveland Mastery Charter School wants swift justice, but a suspect has not been arrested. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
2. As Philadelphia Police struggled with a suspect, the man accidentally shot himself with his own gun. Police answered a 911 call to the Germantown section of the city and found a man armed with a gun and two dogs shot. As police chased him on foot, his gun discharged in the scuffle, and he was shot in the leg. Reports are unclear who fired the gunshot. ( 6abc Philadelphia)
3. Did you by any chance purchase a CASH 5 lotto ticket over the weekend? If so, you might be $2 million bucks richer! Check those tickets! On Sunday, April 16, the winning ticket matched all five balls drawn, 3-9-10-18-25 and it was sold at Fishtown Market on 2328 East Norris Street. Hey, if you win $253 million more, you'll be as rich as Eagles QB Jalen Hurts! (PHL17.com)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Pick-And-Learn - Asparagus at Linvilla Orchards (9:00 AM)
• 2023 City of Philadelphia Mayoral Forum (6:00 PM)
• Spring Choral Concert - MAST Community Charter School (6:30 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster's - Philadelphia (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Philadelphia: A Small Town, in a Big City! Numbers don't lie-so many Philadelphians are moving out of the City. Is it crime? Real estate prices? Or did they lose a bet to Gritty? Here's a read from our friends at Penn-Philadelphia experiences largest single-year population decline since 1977 (The Daily Pennsylvanian)
• You're gonna have to say yes to the dress somewhere else! David's Bridal declares bankruptcy again. (Philadelphia magazine)
• Hey, since we already head to NJ for our gasoline (full-service pumps!) , cheap liquor (no government big brother selling us merlot!) and no-tax soda (burp!) here's another thing that's worth the bridge toll: Federal Donuts is opening in the Garden State! (Cinnaminson, NJ Patch)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Patty-Pat Kozlowski

About me: Patty-Pat Kozlowski has been writing community news and Philly-cenric Op/Eds for over 20 years. A Jill of all trades she's been a stand-up comedian, chef, DJ, newspaper editor, food trucker and Parks Director for Philadelphia Parks & Rec as well as a community relations/legislative aide for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Philadelphia City Council.

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