Gun Violence
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.
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Listen 0:59The video was made by a witness who started recording after officers began struggling with Alexander Spencer, 28, on Friday night.
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Philly police ID man accused of fleeing with suspect’s gun after officer shot, suspect killed
The wounded officer was listed in stable condition.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 1:08Imam 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.
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