The Daily Numbers - Dec. 12

The Daily Numbers: 12-12-12, the next time we’ll come across a day of triple-witching like this will be Jan. 1, 2101.

1 person shot and killed during a confrontation with a Chester police officer early this morning.

3 people wounded during shootings in the city late Monday into Tuesday morning.

50,000 dollars in damages being sought by former Chester Police Chief Darren Alston in a lawsuit against the city, its top cop and Mayor John Linder.

500 dollar kicked into the Daily Times Merry Christmas Fund by the St. James Catholic High School Alumni Association.

2,175 donated to the fund, which benefits the Chester Salvation Army, on Tuesday.

15,536 donated to date, on our way to our goal of $50,000.

2 men being sought for stealing lottery tickets from a 7-Eleven in Clifton Heights. What? Are they going back there to redeem any winners?

3 dead, including the gunman, after a man dressed in camouflage opened fire in a crowded mall in Oregon.

1 followers already for Pope Benedict XVI as he makes his debut on Twitter with his @Pontifex handle.

5, age of girl who shot herself in foot after finding gun in her home in Philly.

30 dogs found in a home in Benton, Pa.

43 rounds of ammo fired from assault rifle during confrontation in Nicetown section of Philly.

65-61 win for Villanova over Saint Joe’s.

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Nice gesture from the Saint Joe’s player to ‘Nova Nation last night. So much for it being a ‘Holy War.’

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I Don’t Get It: Another gunman. Another rampage. More carnage. I don’t get it.

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Today’s Upper: Kudos to Karah Carney of Ridley Park, who is celebrating her 12th birthday today on 12-12-12.

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Quote Box: “Alston was devastated by receiving this defamatory information.”

- Attorney for former Chester Police Chief Darren Alston on filing suit against the city, current chief and mayor.

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