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Video shows person on fire after small plane crashes outside Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia
A small private jet crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, resulting in multiple casualties and widespread destruction, according to local officials.
The exact number of fatalities has not yet been confirmed, though reports from the scene indicate at least one death, with body parts visible among the wreckage.
Several injured individuals have been transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The incident occurred approximately 30 seconds after the aircraft took off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, located less than three miles from the crash site.
The plane, identified as a Learjet 55 registered to a medical transport company operating as Med Jets, was en route to Springfield, Missouri.
Flight data indicates the jet departed at 6:06 p.m., reaching an altitude of 1,600 feet before it vanished from radar.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro acknowledged the tragedy in a statement, pledging full support from state resources. “We are offering all Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly,” Shapiro said.
The plane went down near a busy intersection close to Roosevelt Mall in the Rhawnhurst neighborhood, igniting multiple homes and vehicles.
Witnesses described a scene of devastation, with fires raging in residential areas and emergency responders working to control the blaze.
Michael Schiavone, 37, a resident of the nearby Mayfair neighborhood, recalled the terrifying moment. “I was sitting at home when I heard a loud bang, and the house shook like an earthquake,” he said.
Upon reviewing footage from his home security camera, Schiavone described the plane’s descent as resembling a missile. “There was a large explosion—I thought we were under attack for a second.”
Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management confirmed road closures in the affected area as first responders secured the scene.
Cellphone footage captured moments after the crash revealed debris scattered across the intersection, with flames and thick black smoke rising into the sky.
The video also captured the sounds of sirens and distressed onlookers, highlighting the panic and confusion in the immediate aftermath.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that two people were aboard the aircraft at the time of the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken the lead in the investigation and is currently gathering information to determine the cause of the accident.
This incident remains a developing story, with authorities expected to provide further updates as more information becomes available.
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Indiana Police Officer Ronnell Johnson Fatally Shot While Handling Personal Firearm at Marion Health Hospital
Authorities in Indiana are investigating the fatal shooting of a Marion Health Police Officer who died early Sunday morning after an accidental firearm discharge inside Marion Health Hospital in Grant County.
According to the Indiana State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, when 25-year-old Officer Ronnell J. Johnson, of Marion, Indiana, was discovered with an apparent gunshot wound. Officer Johnson was on duty at the time of the incident.
Initial findings from the ongoing investigation indicate that Officer Johnson was handling a personally-owned, non-department-issued handgun when the firearm discharged, striking him.
Details surrounding how the weapon was being handled and the moments leading up to the injury have not yet been fully clarified.
Emergency personnel from multiple agencies—including the Indiana State Police, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Marion City Police Department, and Marion Health Police Department—responded immediately.
Hospital medical staff initiated life-saving measures; however, despite their efforts, Officer Johnson succumbed to his injuries.
He was later pronounced deceased by the Grant County Coroner’s Office.
Family notification has been completed, and an autopsy is scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation.
Officials emphasize that no additional details will be released until further evidence is reviewed.
Indiana State Police Detectives are leading the investigation at the request of the Marion City Police Department.
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including the Indiana State Police Peru Post and medical personnel from Marion Health Hospital.
The circumstances remain under active review.