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Gun Violence

Matt Platkin speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

Court temporarily allows part of New Jersey’s handgun carry law to remain in effect

The decision means handguns cannot be carried in places such as zoos, public parks, public libraries and museums, bars, and health care facilities.

3 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
Courts & Law

New report finds evidence of racial disparity in Philadelphia police stops and sentencing

The DA’s report shows Black and brown Philadelphians are much more likely to be stopped by police and charged.

3 years ago

The north facade of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council is poised to pass a new budget tackling public safety. Here’s what’s in it

This Thursday, City Council will approve a fiscal year 2024 budget. The current proposal includes public safety items such as policing and neighborhood cleanup.

3 years ago

Listen 0:57
Memorial outside of the synagogue
Courts & Law

Truck driver guilty of killing 11 at Pittsburgh synagogue in deadliest attack on Jews in US history

Jurors must now decide whether the 50-year-old should be sent to death row or sentenced to life in prison without parole as the federal trial shifts to a penalty phase.

3 years ago

A close-up of a police car.
Community
6abc

Man shot, injured on Market-Frankford Line train in Philadelphia

The westbound train was at the Arrott Transportation Center when the shooting took place.

3 years ago

Gerard McShea at a podium
Courts & Law

No body cam footage in the Anthony Allegrini Jr. case, Pa. State Police say. His family still wants answers

Allegrini’s family is currently piecing the story together from snippets of video posted to social media by people who were on the interstate that night.

3 years ago

Listen 1:24
A room of people seated in chairs at a funeral home.
Community

Loved ones mourn Anthony Allegrini Jr., teenager killed by Pa. State Police

Allegrini died Sunday morning after a Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot him while responding to an illegal street race on I-95.

3 years ago

A protester, holds a poster of Ajike Owens at the Marion County Courthouse, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Ocala, demanding the arrest of a woman who shot and killed Owens, a 35-year-old mother of four, last Friday night, June 2. Authorities came under intense pressure Tuesday to bring charges against a white woman who killed Owens, a Black neighbor, on her front doorstep, as they navigated Florida’s divisive stand your ground law that provides considerable leeway to the suspect in making a claim of self defense
Courts & Law

Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor appears in court, sheriff releases details of racist threats

Authorities say a white Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her Black neighbor told investigators she felt threatened by the victim and her young children.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline is barely visible through the haze just before 6 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, June 7.
Studio 2

Rowdy Teens and Summertime, Code Red Air Quality, Studio 2 Trivia

Crowds of teens are causing damage and sometimes violent incidents in Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore and across the country. We'll also talk about the code red air advisory.

Air Date: June 8, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 49:37
A blurred image of an NYPD police car in motion.
Courts & Law

Stop and frisk is being used illegally in New York City, a new report shows. What lessons can Philly learn?

New York Police Department officers are not complying with federal legal standards for stop and frisk, according to a new report from a public oversight agency.

3 years ago

Listen 1:53
Police car with siren flashing at night.
Courts & Law

Defense lawyers ask judge to rule in their favor in lawsuit involving fatal police shooting

Attorneys for Delaware’s largest county and three police officers are asking a federal judge to rule in their favor in a lawsuit stemming from a fatal police shooting in 2021.

3 years ago

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Community
6abc

Philadelphia school placed on lockdown after gun found in student’s backpack

A Philadelphia school was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a gun was found in a student's backpack.

3 years ago

Police tape at a crime scene
Courts & Law
6abc

Officials: Officer who was shot in hand was hit by friendly fire; man fatally shot by police ID’d

A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the hand during a struggle with a man inside a residence in the city's Kensington neighborhood.

3 years ago

Gerard McShea at a podium
Courts & Law

‘This is not over’: After Pa. state trooper fatally shoots teen, family calls for investigation; Philly police issues warning to illegal racers

An illegal street race preceded the shooting, and Philadelphia police say they’re cracking down ahead of summertime.

3 years ago

People of all ages at the Muslim Day event
Community

Muslim youth, community members call on Philadelphia city leaders to address gun violence

Emgage Pennsylvania and CAIR Philadelphia organized the Muslim Day event, connecting students directly with city leaders.

3 years ago

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