Gun Violence
The incident apparently took place at a pop-up event advertised on social media.
2 years ago
Fourth of July mass shooting: 9 shot, including 3 juveniles, in Southwest Philadelphia; 1 killed
Officials said the crime scene spans over two blocks and that there may have been a barbecue going on at the time.
2 years ago
As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working
The first four months of 2024 saw ...
2 years ago
U.S. court says Smith & Wesson must comply with New Jersey subpoena in deceptive advertising probe
The investigation — which is civil, not criminal — began under former New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and has continued under his successor, Matthew J. Platkin.
2 years ago
Suspect charged with attempted murder after shooting injures 7 in North Philadelphia
The victims, between the ages of 16 and 46, were shot while standing outside Wednesday night. Police say one is in critical condition while the rest are stable at a hospital.
2 years ago
7 people wounded in North Philly shooting, police say
Police said no weapons were recovered at the scene and no arrests have been made.
2 years ago
A spokesperson with the Delaware Department of Justice says it is reviewing the ruling. Delaware banned bump stocks in 2018.
2 years ago
Listen 1:01Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks, gun accessories used in 2017 Vegas massacre
The high court found 6-3 the Trump administration did not follow federal law when it banned bump stocks after a gunman in Las Vegas attacked a country music festival in 2017.
2 years ago
3 homicides within 45 minutes across Philadelphia in Memorial Day weekend violence
The long holiday weekend has been marred by an outburst of violence in Philadelphia.
2 years ago
DA charges Wilbert Rosado-Ruiz in deadly Delaware County Linen shooting
District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer alleges Rosado-Ruiz “took out his anger” on his colleagues, two of whom were killed.
2 years ago
2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Delaware County Linen in Chester
DA Stollsteimer described the incident as a “workplace shooting” where an employee “took out his anger.”
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Philly DA predicts record low for violent crime in 2024
District Attorney Larry Krasner said there could be a national record for low violent crime as it falls this year in Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:05New charges announced against 4 youths arrested in gunfire at West Philly Eid celebration
Prosecutors said Friday that the 15- and 16-year-old youths arrested after the April 10 gunfire at Clara Muhammad Square will be charged as adults.
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What would a future without guns look like? Ask an artist
Ten artists were asked to invent a future world that doesn’t have guns. Their responses range from spiritual to science fiction fantasy.
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Physical and verbal violence against health care workers has reached record levels, according to federal data.
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