Gun Violence
What we know so far about the mass shooting in Maine
Here's what we know about the suspect, where the shooting happened, and the aftermath.
1 year ago
The Tree of Life synagogue massacre led to little action by the Pa. legislature
After the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, lawmakers enacted a grant program for nonprofit security. Five years later, bills on guns and hate crimes are still stalled.
1 year ago
SEPTA bus driver dies after being shot 6 times in Germantown; person of interest in custody
A SEPTA bus driver has died after being shot in Philadelphia's Germantown Thursday morning.
1 year ago
Man charged with murder in deadly shooting of Philadelphia journalist Josh Kruger
Robert Edmond Davis, 19, was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the killing.
1 year ago
At least 16 dead in Maine mass killing and police hunt for the shooter as residents take shelter
Some recent attempts by gun control advocates to tighten the state’s gun laws have failed.
1 year ago
Murder charges reinstated against former Philly cop Mark Dial in death of Eddie Irizarry
The decision comes after all charges against Dial were dropped by a Municipal Court judge last month.
1 year ago
Listen 1:115th suspect arrested in deadly 2022 shooting near Roxborough High School
The suspect was taken into custody Monday in Philadelphia's Germantown section by police and the U.S. Marshals.
1 year ago
‘Out of sight, out of mind’: Gun violence cold case frustrates another Philadelphia family
It’s been more than two years since 24-year-old Charles Maude III, known as Chucky, was shot and killed in Port Richmond.
1 year ago
About 60% of people who carry loaded firearms in public on a regular basis said it was very or extremely likely that they would arm themselves for a political cause.
1 year ago
Listen 1:13Through a partnership with Atlanta's SAVE Institute, dozens of middle and high school boys traveled to Philadelphia to support a new program with similar goals — Philly SAFE.
1 year ago
Listen 1:13Supreme Court tells Fifth Circuit to stop its defiance in ghost gun case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday once again stepped in to leave in place the federal government's ban on so-called "ghost guns."
1 year ago
Police release name of person arrested in fatal shooting of Philadelphia police officer
18-year-old Yobranny Martinez Fernandez was arrested in Cherry Hill, N.J. early Monday. Police say they continue to look for other people involved in Thursday’s fatal shooting
1 year ago
Officers shot in Philadelphia International Airport parking garage identified; 1 killed
An "immediate" reward of $168,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
1 year ago
‘I’m not by myself’: Wilmington moms who lost children to gun violence forge bonds amid grief
City Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver organized the women. They meet regularly to share a meal, commiserate, and offer each other a shoulder.
1 year ago
Listen 4:25Philadelphia DJ John Hershock dies from injuries following shooting
Police said they hope to make an arrest in the case very soon.
1 year ago