Gun Violence
Police investigate after gunshot fired inside William Penn High School restroom
A handgun was found outside the school during a search, police said.
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The first-of-its-kind report, which interviewed gun violence victims, suggests instead thematic reporting that identifies broken policies and institutions.
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Trial ordered for 4 in ambush shooting outside Roxborough High School
At Tuesday’s preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented evidence they said tied the adult and juvenile suspects to the Sept. 27 shooting outside of Roxborough High School.
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Shootings and homicides fell dramatically in Wilmington in 2022, but church, community, and political leaders say there’s still far too much carnage.
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Judge temporarily blocks parts of N.J.’s controversial new concealed carry law
The injunction follows a lawsuit from gun rights groups challenging the constitutionality of a rule that makes it illegal to carry a handgun in several “sensitive places.”
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Homicide rate drops 43% in New Jersey’s capital city during 2022
Twenty-three homicides were reported in Trenton during 2022, a significant drop following two straight record years. The mayor says more needs to be done to reduce violence.
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Gunfire outside Philadelphia City Hall under investigation
The scene was littered with shell casings and a knife was dropped on the ground.
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Fighting blight by fixing up homes could bring down Philly gun violence, new study shows
Abandoned homes that were repaired as part of a University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University study saw a drop in shootings compared to homes that didn’t.
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Listen 1:19Philly’s MLK Day of Service will focus on gun violence prevention
Thousands of people will devote themselves to helping others on the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King.
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Jonny Castro’s 1,200 portraits memorialize people lost to gun violence and fallen first responders
As a PPD forensic artist, drawing crime victims is his job — but this side project keeps him going.
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The 24/7 service connects people with resources and prevention tools.
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WHYY News is committed to reporting on solutions to Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis, and we recognize the reporting may be traumatic for some.
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Gun violence in 2022: 500+ homicides, prevention efforts, and public safety
2022 was another challenging year for the communities most affected by Philadelphia gun violence.
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In his end-of-the-year meeting with the media, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke about hope for a better 2023.
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Navigating ‘Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist’ content
Here's a look at the episodes and ancillary content behind the WHYY News and Temple Logan Center podcast.
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