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Gun Violence

Jennifer Crumbley is escorted away, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 in Pontiac, Mich. The jury received instructions from a judge and begin deliberations in an unusual trial against a school shooter's mother. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, Pool)
Studio 2

Parents’ Responsibility After A School Shooting, Local Music Roundup

A Michigan jury convicted Jennifer Crumbley of manslaughter this week, more than two years after her teenage son committed the largest school shooting in the state's history.

Air Date: February 8, 2024 12:00 pm

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The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Courts & Law

Philadelphia lawyer accused of falsely claiming to represent family of boy killed by police

The misconduct allegations against J. Conor Corcoran, a civil litigation lawyer, were detailed in a petition filed by the state’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel in December.

2 years ago

Firefighters work at the scene in East Lansdowne
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Search expected at Lansdowne home after fire, shootout leaves 6 missing and 2 officers injured

DA Stollsteimer said a person inside the home started a fire about 15 minutes after officers arrived.

2 years ago

Jennifer Crumbley arrives in court, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 in Pontiac, Mich. The jury received instructions from a judge and begin deliberations in an unusual trial against a school shooter's mother. The deliberations which began Monday could send Crumbley to prison if she is convicted of contributing to the deaths of four students in 2021. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, Pool)
Courts & Law

Jury finds Michigan school shooter’s mother Jennifer Crumbley guilty of manslaughter

Prosecutors say Jennifer Crumbley was grossly negligent when she failed to tell Oxford High School that the family had guns.

2 years ago

Surveillance video
Courts & Law

Authorities capture man accused of taking gun from scene of fatal Philadelphia police shooting

He’s charged with tampering with evidence, obstruction of justice, and a weapon offense. It wasn't clear if Quinones-Mendez has retained an attorney.

2 years ago

Police on the scene at King Place in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law
6abc

Philly police officer wounded after bullet ricochets off ballistic vest while serving warrant

The team was serving seven warrants, according to PPD Commissioner Kevin Bethel.

2 years ago

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

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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

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