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Wounded State Trooper Will Spend Thanksgiving at Home: Patch PM

Also: Teen held on $3M bail for trooper shooting / Deadly kissing bugs in Pa. / Fatal crash / Plus: your commute.

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Stories worth talking about tonight:

State Trooper Shot Tuesday Released From Hospital

The Pennsylvania State Trooper who was shot on Tuesday while chasing a suspect in Philadelphia has been released from the hospital, reports stated.

“Thank you everyone for all their prayers and support. Happy to be going home for Thanksgiving. I’m feeling much better,” said Trooper Patrick Casey, 31, according to 6 ABC, as he left Hahnemann University Hospital.

Authorities say Giovanni Cotto, 17, shot Casey along I-676 westbound in Center City. Cotto is being held on $3 million bail.

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>>>Yesterday’s Patch PM: Teen Shot State Trooper During High Speed Chase: Authorities

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Teen Charged as Adult In Trooper Shooting, Bail Set at $3M

  • Authorities say Giovanni Cotto, 17, shot at Patrick Casey, 31, after a chase in Philadelphia Tuesday.

‘Deadly Kissing Bugs’ Located In Pennsylvania

  • Pennsylvania is one of the states where the CDC says the bugs have been found.

One Dead In Multi-Car Crash Near Lansdale

  • One person is dead after a crash in Franconia Township on Wednesday that left two others injured, according to reports.

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