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Gun Violence

Cherelle Parker speaking into a microphone
Community

‘This is not normal’: Mayor Parker promises help after Kingsessing mass shooting leaves 1 dead, 8 others injured

The incident apparently took place at a pop-up event advertised on social media.

2 years ago

Shown are Philadelphia police vehicles on a traffic stop
Community
6abc

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

A “Stop. Shooting. People.” Poster by Philadelphia Ceasefire is posted in East Germantown in Philadelphia, PA.
(Hannah Yoon for NPR)
Community

As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working

The first four months of 2024 saw ...

2 years ago

Smith and Wesson display at a gun show
Courts & Law

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

Police tape and the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind
Courts & Law
6abc

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

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Community

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

an aerial view of the site of a mass shooting shows turned over chairs and investigators working
Community

‘Frustrating’: A Delaware survivor of the Las Vegas mass shooting reacts to Supreme Court overturning bump stocks ban

A spokesperson with the Delaware Department of Justice says it is reviewing the ruling. Delaware banned bump stocks in 2018.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Supreme 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

Police tape and the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind
Community
6abc

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

District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer and Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretzky stand behind a podium
Courts & Law

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

Law enforcement stand at the scene of a fatal shooting at Delaware County Linen, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Chester, Pa.
Community

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.”

2 years ago

Larry Krasner
Community

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.

2 years ago

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Aftermath of shooting at Eid celebration
Courts & Law

New 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.

2 years ago

A mural titled Hope for Future Generations
Arts & Entertainment

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.

2 years ago

Eddie Elliott, security systems coordinator
Health

Penn Medicine invests $28M in new weapons detection, security tools to limit violence against health workers

Physical and verbal violence against health care workers has reached record levels, according to federal data.

2 years ago

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