Gun Violence
Official: 7 killed in California community; suspect arrested
The shootings occurred on the outskirts of Half Moon Bay, a city about 30 miles south of San Francisco.
1 year ago
Police: 2 students dead, adult hurt in Des Moines shooting
About 20 minutes after the shooting, police said officers stopped a car about two miles away and took three suspects into custody.
1 year ago
Gunman in Lunar New Year massacre found dead; motive unclear
The suspect, 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, was found dead on Sunday in the van that authorities say he used to flee after being prevented from attacking another dance club.
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LA mass shooting suspect kills 10 near Lunar New Year fest
A gunman killed 10 people and wounded 10 others at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club following a Lunar New Year celebration.
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Delaware police officer cleared in fatal shooting as new deadly force law put to first test
Prosecutors said Dewey Beach officer Dylan Ebke “reasonably felt in fear for his own life’’ and that of a fellow officer after trapping an armed suspect in an alley.
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9 Democratic Philadelphia mayoral candidates attend gun violence forum
The race for mayor is a crowded field, including five former Philadelphia City Council members.
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Philly gun violence activists say the READI program can work, but only if it’s done right
Community activists say the Chicago-based READI program could be the solution Philly needs to curb gun violence – if it ever materializes.
1 year ago
Listen 3:24Delaware man charged in murder prosecutors say ignited Wilmington gang war
Oliver “Butter” Henry is being held on $2.5 million cash bail on murder charges in the death of a 16-year-old that led to multiple retaliation shootings.
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Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in shooting
Prosecutors announced that actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer.
1 year ago
What should be the focus for Philly’s next mayor? Voters weigh in
During a community listening session Tuesday night, residents said reparations, youth opportunities should be among top concerns for the next mayor.
1 year ago
Listen 1:29Prosecutors accuse Philly man of Illegally assembling assault weapons
Luis Soto is accused of buying gun parts with a fake name and using those pieces to produce untraceable assault weapons.
1 year ago
A losing Republican candidate in N.M. is charged over shootings at homes of Democrats
A former candidate for the state legislature was arrested Monday for allegedly orchestrating the shootings at the homes of local Democratic officials.
1 year ago
Armed man shot by security officer outside federal courthouse in Philadelphia
Federal authorities are investigating an incident involving a man who was shot by a court security officer after they say he waved “sharp-edged” weapons towards the officer.
1 year ago
Big grants for small groups working to reduce violence in Philly
The goal of the federal funding is to help those working at the grassroots level to stem the violence in Philadelphia and other parts of Pennsylvania.
1 year ago
A Philly church now devotes its Saturday prayer sessions to chats with mayoral candidates
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Mt. Airy and Germantown is inviting mayoral candidates to their Saturday virtual prayer sessions to discuss gun violence and other issues.
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