Gun Violence
‘We started running’: 8 killed in Texas outlet mall shooting
Authorities on Saturday did not immediately provide details about the victims in Allen, Texas, but witnesses reported seeing children among them.
12 months ago
Former Sharon Hill officers get house arrest for Fanta Bility’s shooting death
The ex-officers have been sentenced to five years of probation — the first 11 months of it on house arrest.
12 months ago
Atlanta shooting suspect has been charged with murder
Deion Patterson waived his first court appearance Thursday after police say he opened fire in the waiting room of an Atlanta medical practice Wednesday.
12 months ago
1 dead, 4 hurt in shooting inside Atlanta medical building
Atlanta police said the shooting occurred inside a Northside Medical building on Wednesday.
12 months ago
Larry Krasner believes the high-quality SEPTA cameras will help lead to more arrests and convictions.
12 months ago
2 officers, suspect shot during standoff in the Germantown section of Philadelphia
Two police officers and a suspect were shot after an hours-long standoff in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.
12 months ago
The first smart gun with facial and fingerprint recognition is now for sale
Smart guns have mainly been the stuff of movies. In the real world, technological and political challenges have meant the high-tech devices haven't become a reality.
12 months ago
Gun control measures advance in Pennsylvania state House
Democrats tout the bills as relatively moderate gun-control bills and an effort to reduce gun violence, trafficking, suicides and accidents.
12 months ago
Philly’s newly elected mayor will need to address the gun violence crisis. Can strategies piloted in other cities serve as a guide?
12 months ago
Listen 4:082 charged in murder of mother shot in Dunkin’ drive-thru
Rachel King, a 35-year-old mother and teacher at Grover Cleveland Elementary School in Philadelphia, was shot dead on April 11.
12 months ago
Bill mandating training and a permit to buy handguns back on the table in Delaware
Gun control advocates say it can reduce illegal trafficking. Second Amendment advocates counter that it’s an unconstitutional, unnecessary move.
12 months ago
Frequent shootings put U.S. mass killings on a record pace
On average the data shows at least four people have died in mass killings once every six and 1/2 days this year. The numbers exclude perpetrator deaths.
1 year ago
Charge to be dropped in Alec Baldwin movie set shooting
The actor and the film’s weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed were both charged with involuntary manslaughter in the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
1 year ago
‘Moving the needle’: Lower Merion restricts gun sales in township
Firearms businesses can no longer open in homes and near schools. Lower Merion’s ordinance limits gun sales to four commercial areas in the township.
1 year ago
15-year-old shot outside North Philadelphia recreation center
Philadelphia police are investigating after a teenager was shot outside a recreation center on Wednesday afternoon.
1 year ago