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Gun Violence

Kevin Bethel speaking at a podium
Courts & Law
6abc

Officials release new surveillance video after Philly police fatally shoot man in Fairhill store

The PPD released the full video after questions were raised over witness video shared on social media.

2 years ago

Listen 0:59
Siren light on roof of police car at street.
Courts & Law

Philly police reviewing social media video as probe continues into fatal shooting that wounded officer

The video was made by a witness who started recording after officers began struggling with Alexander Spencer, 28, on Friday night.

2 years ago

Crime tape is seen in the area of a shooting in Philly
Community

Philly police ID man accused of fleeing with suspect’s gun after officer shot, suspect killed

The wounded officer was listed in stable condition.

2 years ago

Crime tape is seen in the area of a shooting in Philly
Community

Police: Philadelphia officer shot after scuffle with person in store; 2nd officer kills suspect

Now police are searching for the person who scooped up the shooter's gun and fled. They say the man should be considered armed and dangerous.

2 years ago

FIle photo: Items fill a makeshift memorial for Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, Feb. 23, 2023, in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, Miles Pfeffer of suburban Philadelphia waived his right to a preliminary hearing and is headed to trial on charges including murder and murder of a law enforcement officer in the Feb. 19, 2023, slaying of 31-year-old Fitzgerald. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Courts & Law

Suspect in slaying of Temple University police officer faces trial after waiving hearing

Miles Pfeffer is charged with murder, criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer, disarming an officer, robbery, theft, evading arrest and weapons crimes.

2 years ago

Police outside of school after shooting
Courts & Law

Trial ordered for 5th suspect in shooting outside Roxborough High School that killed 14-year-old, hurt others

The suspect eluded authorities for more than a year after the shooting but was arrested in October in Germantown after officials said he jumped from a fourth-story window.

2 years ago

A closeup of a protester's open carry gun
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania can’t stop young adults from openly carrying guns during emergencies, U.S. court rules

The 3rd U.S. Circuit judges, in a 2-1 decision found that 18- to 20-year-olds enjoy the same Second Amendment rights as other citizens, just as they do the right to vote.

2 years ago

A man kneels in front of a memorial surrounding the sign that reads,
NPR
Community

Justice Department report finds ‘critical failures’ in response to Uvalde attack

The Justice Department's critical incident review comes more than a year and a half after the gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.

2 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy

Gun control measures advance out of Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House committee

Even if the measures clear the House floor, however, they will likely face a cold reception in the state Senate, as did other gun control measures passed last year.

2 years ago

An aerial view of police presence at the site of a shooting
Courts & Law

2 arrested in 2022 mass shooting in Kensington

The incident outside Jacks Bar just off the intersection of Kensington and Allegheny sent nine people to the hospital.

2 years ago

An aerial view of police presence at the site of a shooting
Courts & Law
6abc

Suspect arrested in 2022 mass shooting that injured 9 people in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is holding a news conference Friday morning to provide more on the case.

2 years ago

Movita Johnson-Harrell
Community

Filmmaker Marco Williams discusses Philly-based ‘Murders That Matter’ documentary on Instagram Live

The cinematic journey documents one woman’s personal crusade to turn tragedy into positive action.

2 years ago

An up-close photo. of DA Larry Krasner.
Courts & Law

Philly homicides down 20% in 2023, DA Larry Krasner says end of COVID restrictions helped

Murders peaked at 562 in 2021 before falling to 514 in 2022. In 2023, the number dropped again, as 410 people were killed on city streets.

2 years ago

File photo: Gov. Phil Murphy speaks about commonsense gun safety. (@GovMurphy/Twitter)
Politics & Policy

The number of shooting victims hit 15-year low in New Jersey

State officials report a 13% dive in shooting victims in 2023 compared to a year ago.

2 years ago

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Policing the Police
Community

Imam killed in shooting outside Newark mosque, shooter at large, authorities say

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said that the imam’s loss will be felt across the state and city.

2 years ago

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