Gun Violence

A federal ban on assault weapons could keep children safer from gun violence at school this year, lawmakers and advocates say.

The peaceful march ended in front of the Philadelphia 24th Police District station.

The case shocked the country and renewed national debates about gun policies and race in America.

Police say 12-year-old Hezekiah Bernard died roughly 24 to 36 hours before his body was found in a West Philly dumpster last week.

The city of Philadelphia says there will be more police officers around school campuses this fall in an effort to prevent gun violence.

Law enforcement first traced a shipment of silencer components from China to a home in Hatfield in May 2023.

Kimbrady Carriker’s trial is on hold following an evaluation from a court-appointed psychiatrist. Carriker has been ordered to undergo 60 days of mental health treatment.

According to investigators, that road rage incident involved a group of motorcyclists and the driver of a Cadillac.

Jacksonville's sheriff says a white gunman who killed three people at a Dollar General store Saturday was racially motivated and hated Black people.

The area where this incident took place is the center of tourist activity in Philadelphia.

City of Philadelphia public safety leaders have made a resource guide to help point residents affected by gun violence to services.

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says the department is suspending Officer Mark Dial with intent to dismiss due to an administrative violation.

“I don’t care how you unpack this, a death sentence is not called for for erratic driving,” said attorney Shaka Johnson.

Two years ago, prosecutors announced charges against 15 alleged members. To date, 13 have been convicted of gang-related crimes.

After the shooting, the crowd dispersed, and the unknown suspects fled the scene.