Gun Violence
Police announce arrest warrant in killing of Philadelphia journalist Josh Kruger
The warrant includes charges of murder and related offenses. There was no word on a possible motive for the shooting.
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‘Prophet of Doom’ who wounded 10 in subway shooting is sentenced to life in prison
Frank James pleaded guilty to terrorism charges earlier this year for the April 2022 mass shooting.
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Man with handgun seeking governor arrested in Wisconsin Capitol, returns with assault rifle
The man was demanding to see the governor, who was not in the building at the time.
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Slain suspect accused of shooting 3 Philadelphia police officers identified
Police were called to the scene after an apparent fight over video games led to gunfire inside a home.
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“We should never have to live in a city where someone’s life is taken and we go about our lives as if nothing has ever happened,” Councilmember Johnson said.
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Listen 1:105 people were wounded in a shooting after a homecoming event at Morgan State University in Baltimore
Police Commissioner Richard Worley said the five victims, four men and one woman, are between the ages of 18 and 22.
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Philly journalist Josh Kruger fatally shot inside Point Breeze home
"His recovery, survival, and successes showed what's possible when elected leaders reject bigotry and work to uplift all people," said the LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.
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Bility's family has created a foundation that in August hosted a book bag and school supply drive and plans to advocate for better police training and safety measures.
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A man suspected of fatally shooting 3 people is shot and killed by police in Philadelphia
A fourth shooting victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.
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Philly activists, police, and politicians discuss blueprint to stem gun violence
On Saturday, community activists, policymakers, and law enforcement officials talked about how to reduce shootings in Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:17Penn Live Arts will feature works addressing gun violence in upcoming season
The new season, opening this weekend, will feature works by hip-hop dancer and choreographer Rennie Harris and the Negro Ensemble Company, Inc.
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Philly considering drones for community policing
Philadelphia already uses drones on a limited basis. Officials heard testimony from cops from other cities on how they are using drones to fight crime.
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Pa. lawmakers push for state funding for school monitoring program in hopes of slowing gun violence
The School District of Philadelphia launched its Safe Path gun violence prevention program in 2022. Pa. lawmakers are now calling for $50 million in state funds to expand it.
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Store clerk shot during argument in Philadelphia’s Summerdale neighborhood
Police say the 47-year-old male clerk was unloading soda bottles outside of the business when the gunfire rang out.
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Philadelphia Crime Summit to lay out gun violence prevention blueprint
Activists, lawmakers, and business leaders will spend Saturday discussing gun violence action items. They plan to send a “white paper” to the next mayor.
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