Defense: Deadly fire station shooting a 'terrible accident'

Jail guard charged with pepper spraying inmate's genitals

Good morning! Here's a look at AP's general news coverage today in Pennsylvania. Joe Mandak is on the desk. For questions about the state report, contact the Philadelphia bureau at 215-561-1133 or news editor Larry Rosenthal at lrosenthal@ap.org. A reminder this information is not for publication or broadcast, and these coverage plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories, digests and digest advisories will keep you up to date. Some TV and radio stations will receive shorter APNewsNow versions of the stories below, along with updates. TOP STORIES: POLICE SHOOTINGS-PROSECUTORS HARRISBURG — The group that represents Pennsylvania prosecutors issued guidelines Tuesday for investigating shootings by police officers, recommending that departments do not investigate their own and that the shooters' names should not be released unless they are charged. By Mark Scolforo. SENT: 571 words. OPEN RECORDS SURVEY IV-LEGISLATION HARRISBURG — It's been nearly a decade since state lawmakers completely rewrote the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, making fundamental changes to what had widely been considered among the nation's weakest legislation on access to government records. By Mark Scolforo. UPCOMING: 1,400 words, AP Photos by 2 p.m. EST. FIRE STATION-SHOOTING DEATH GRINDSTONE — The defense attorney for a 21-year-old fire captain charged with fatally shooting a junior firefighter at a Pennsylvania fire station says it was a "terrible accident" involving two friends. SENT 130 words. UPCOMING: 275 words by noon EST. ELSEWHERE: DELPHI-AUTONOMOUS CARS DETROIT — Auto parts and electronics maker Delphi Corp. has signed a deal with Intel to buy high-powered computer processors for Delphi's future autonomous-vehicle systems. SENT: 390 words. MORELL ANNIVERSARY DETROIT — Presentations and ceremonies are planned this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the deadly sinking of the freighter Daniel J. Morrell in a Lake Huron storm. SENT: 136 words. RAILROAD STATION-PLATFORM REFURBISHED SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The restoration of the old New York Central Railroad station platform in Syracuse is complete. SENT: 137 words. IN BRIEF: —PHILADELPHIA TEEN-FATALLY SHOT —Police are investigating after a 14-year-old Philadelphia boy was shot and killed when at least one gunman opened fire in the city's Mayfair section. —POLICE OFFICER SUSPENDED — A central Pennsylvania town's embattled police department has suspended one of its officers just one week after firing another. —POLICE SHOOTING-PHILADELPHIA — Police have identified a 33-year-old man who they say was wounded in a shootout with officers in Philadelphia's Kensington section last week. —INMATE PEPPER SPRAYED — A Pennsylvania county jail guard has been placed on paid leave and charged with simple assault for allegedly pepper-spraying an inmate's genitals. —MAYOR REIMBURSEMENTS-INVESTIGATION — The district attorney says several reimbursements sought by a central Pennsylvania mayor may be "illegitimate" and warrant further investigation. —EX-CHIEF-SOCIAL CLUB THEFT — A former police chief has been charged with stealing gambling tickets from a central Pennsylvania social club. —MINIMUM WAGE RALLIES — The Service Employees International Union is targeting McDonald's restaurants and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center with marches demanding a $15 minimum wage and union representation. SPORTS: FBN--EAGLES-LOSING PHILADELPHIA — For a team that entered the season in rebuilding mode, a 5-6 record is progress. But a 3-0 start raised expectations in Philadelphia and the Eagles have been a disappointment over the past two months. By Rob Maaddi. UPCOMING: 550 words, AP Photos, by 5 p.m. EST. FBC--PLAYOFF RANKINGS The second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings are released. Where will Ohio State be ranked as it waits out championship weekend? By Ralph D. Russo. UPCOMING: 500 words following rankings release at 7:15 p.m. EST. FBC--ACC AWARDS GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference announces its coach and rookies of the year following a vote by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. UPCOMING: 130 words, AP photos from 1 p.m. EST release BKC--PITTSBURGH-MARYLAND COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Unbeaten Maryland seeks its eighth straight victory, facing Pittsburgh in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. By David Ginsburg. UPCOMING: 650 words, AP Photos from 7 p.m. EST start. PMS ONLY: FBN-PACKERS-EAGLES FOLO PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Rodgers showed Carson Wentz what an elite quarterback can do for his team. By Rob Maaddi. SENT: 627 words, AP Photos. FBN-PACKERS-RODGERS THE LEADER PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Rodgers threw perfect passes, ran for key first downs and did all his talking on the field. By Rob Maaddi. SENT: 669 words, AP Photos. BKN-76ERS-RAPTORS TORONTO — Kyle Lowry's record-setting night helped the Toronto Raptors continue their dominance of Philadelphia. By Daniel Girard. SENT: 804 words, AP Photos. ___ If you have stories of regional or statewide interest, please email them to phillyap@ap.org. If you have photos of regional or statewide interest, please send them to the AP state photo center in New York, 888-273-6867. For access to AP Exchange and other technical issues, contact AP Customer Support at apcustomersupport@ap.org or 877-836-9477. 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