Gun Violence

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.

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

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

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

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

Gov. Josh Shapiro visited East Lansdowne to rally support for what he called “common sense” gun reform which faces an uphill battle in the Senate.

The Black Clergy of Philadelphia believes its summit can result in a workable plan to help fight continued violence in the city.

The county sheriff said the routine inspections are not meant to be punitive, but to ensure businesses comply with state law.

Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said 28-year-old Rashid Ali Bynum, of Portsmouth, Va., was arrested on first-degree murder and two second-degree handgun charges.

The family of Aderrien Murry is seeking at least $5 million in damages.

Authorities say one of the teens remains hospitalized in critical condition.

The federal trial of Robert Bowers comes four and a half years after the shooting deaths of 11 worshipers from three congregations meeting at the Tree of Life synagogue.

Cherelle Parker has been more supportive of law enforcement than other Democratic candidates, including considering controversial practices such as stop and frisk.

Investigators focused on the area around parking lot A near Delaware Avenue and Norris Street.

The law says the voluntary document constitutes "conclusive proof" the weapon is legal. Owners must show police the unloaded weapon.