Gun Violence
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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The True Story of the AR-15 Rifle, NPR’s Steve Inskeep on Abraham Lincoln
The 20 million AR-15s in the U.S. today are a symbol of constitutional freedom, evil and terror. A new book, 'American Gun', traces the weapon's history and transformation.
Air Date: December 27, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01New blueprint offers 140 ways to stop violent crime in Philly
The blueprint plan comes from suggestions offered at a daylong event earlier this year.
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Listen 1:14Organizations led by millennials and Gen-Z Philadelphians are now turning their attention toward Philly’s next mayor for more support.
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Listen 1:193 gun dealers sued by New Jersey attorney general, who says they violated state law
Two of the suits involve Pennsylvania-based companies and one involves a New Jersey firm.
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2 Philadelphia police officers shot in Holmesburg; suspect also shot
For one of the officers, this is his second time being shot in the line of duty.
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A group of Philly teens is fighting for juvenile justice reform. Their demands reveal cracks in a system they say is allowing gun violence to thrive.
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No UNLV students killed in shooting; victims were faculty members, university president says
The attack at UNLV terrified a city that experienced the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history in October 2017.
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Police: Suspect dead amid reports of multiple victims in shooting at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Police say a suspect has been found dead as officers responded Wednesday to a “confirmed active shooter” in a building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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Temple Health trauma surgeon receives federal grant to study media coverage of gun violence
Dr. Jessica Beard’s prior research found that reporting — particularly TV news — that focuses on single events often causes further harm to shooting victims.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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