Gun Violence
The suspect eluded authorities for more than a year after the shooting but was arrested in October in Germantown after officials said he jumped from a fourth-story window.
1 year ago
Pennsylvania can’t stop young adults from openly carrying guns during emergencies, U.S. court rules
The 3rd U.S. Circuit judges, in a 2-1 decision found that 18- to 20-year-olds enjoy the same Second Amendment rights as other citizens, just as they do the right to vote.
1 year ago
Justice Department report finds ‘critical failures’ in response to Uvalde attack
The Justice Department's critical incident review comes more than a year and a half after the gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
1 year ago
Gun control measures advance out of Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House committee
Even if the measures clear the House floor, however, they will likely face a cold reception in the state Senate, as did other gun control measures passed last year.
1 year ago
2 arrested in 2022 mass shooting in Kensington
The incident outside Jacks Bar just off the intersection of Kensington and Allegheny sent nine people to the hospital.
1 year ago
Suspect arrested in 2022 mass shooting that injured 9 people in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is holding a news conference Friday morning to provide more on the case.
1 year ago
Filmmaker Marco Williams discusses Philly-based ‘Murders That Matter’ documentary on Instagram Live
The cinematic journey documents one woman’s personal crusade to turn tragedy into positive action.
1 year ago
Philly homicides down 20% in 2023, DA Larry Krasner says end of COVID restrictions helped
Murders peaked at 562 in 2021 before falling to 514 in 2022. In 2023, the number dropped again, as 410 people were killed on city streets.
1 year ago
The number of shooting victims hit 15-year low in New Jersey
State officials report a 13% dive in shooting victims in 2023 compared to a year ago.
1 year ago
Listen 1:08Imam killed in shooting outside Newark mosque, shooter at large, authorities say
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said that the imam’s loss will be felt across the state and city.
1 year ago
The True Story of the AR-15 Rifle, NPR’s Steve Inskeep on Abraham Lincoln
The 20 million AR-15s in the U.S. today are a symbol of constitutional freedom, evil and terror. A new book, 'American Gun', traces the weapon's history and transformation.
Air Date: December 27, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01New blueprint offers 140 ways to stop violent crime in Philly
The blueprint plan comes from suggestions offered at a daylong event earlier this year.
1 year ago
Listen 1:14Organizations led by millennials and Gen-Z Philadelphians are now turning their attention toward Philly’s next mayor for more support.
1 year ago
Listen 1:193 gun dealers sued by New Jersey attorney general, who says they violated state law
Two of the suits involve Pennsylvania-based companies and one involves a New Jersey firm.
1 year ago
2 Philadelphia police officers shot in Holmesburg; suspect also shot
For one of the officers, this is his second time being shot in the line of duty.
1 year ago