Gun Violence
Palestinian student shot in Vermont is paralyzed from chest down, his family says
20-year-old Hisham Awartani is scheduled to be released from the hospital next week and begin a long recovery after one of the gunman's bullets lodged in his spine.
2 years ago
Police say some 70 bullets fired in North Philly shooting that left 2 dead, 5 wounded
Police identified the victims as Roger Marquez and Leon Pierre.
2 years ago
Democrats continue advancing gun control as advocates call for Pa. Senate to take up bills
Gun control legislation has been advanced by the Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House but not considered by the GOP-led Senate.
2 years ago
Muchos ciudadanos de Filadelfia consideran que la reducción del deterioro urbano es una estrategia de prevención de la violencia armada que no se ha aprovechado.
2 years ago
Cleaning up blood after a shooting will soon be handled by professionals in Philly
Starting this fall, the PPD will call a professional cleaning service to handle blood after a shooting that happens in an outdoor, public space.
2 years ago
When someone is shot on a Philadelphia street, residents often handle the crime scene. City leaders are piloting a new protocol to help.
2 years ago
Listen 4:43Philadelphians hope a cleaner city will reduce gun violence. Will Oh or Parker make it a reality?
Many Philadelphians feel blight reduction is an untapped gun violence prevention strategy. Both Cherelle Parker and David Oh say they have a cleanup plan.
2 years ago
Listen 2:04Residents of Maine gather to pray and reflect, days after a mass shooting left 18 people dead
The Rev. Daniel Greenleaf began services at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston with a moment of silence.
2 years ago
Maine embarks on healing and searches for answers a day after mass killing suspect is found dead
Authorities say the body of 40-year-old Robert Card of Bowdoin was found late Friday at a recycling center in Lisbon, Maine - close to Lewiston.
2 years ago
What we know so far about the mass shooting in Maine
Here's what we know about the suspect, where the shooting happened, and the aftermath.
2 years ago
The Tree of Life synagogue massacre led to little action by the Pa. legislature
After the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, lawmakers enacted a grant program for nonprofit security. Five years later, bills on guns and hate crimes are still stalled.
2 years ago
SEPTA bus driver dies after being shot 6 times in Germantown; person of interest in custody
A SEPTA bus driver has died after being shot in Philadelphia's Germantown Thursday morning.
2 years ago
Man charged with murder in deadly shooting of Philadelphia journalist Josh Kruger
Robert Edmond Davis, 19, was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the killing.
2 years ago
At least 16 dead in Maine mass killing and police hunt for the shooter as residents take shelter
Some recent attempts by gun control advocates to tighten the state’s gun laws have failed.
2 years ago
Murder charges reinstated against former Philly cop Mark Dial in death of Eddie Irizarry
The decision comes after all charges against Dial were dropped by a Municipal Court judge last month.
2 years ago
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