Gun Violence

The national homicide clearance rate is at an all-time low. Philadelphia’s numbers are lower.

A teacher at Grover Washington Middle School alerted authorities that a student was in possession of a firearm, according to the Philadelphia Police.

Authorities have released the names of some of the victims killed in the mass shooting. Also, new details are emerging about the shooter's background.

A gun was found at E.W. Rhodes Elementary around 11 a.m. following the shooting, according to Philadelphia Police.

Action News has learned that Officer Robert "Bobby" Shisler passed away at the hospital on May 7.

Authorities on Saturday did not immediately provide details about the victims in Allen, Texas, but witnesses reported seeing children among them.

The ex-officers have been sentenced to five years of probation — the first 11 months of it on house arrest.

Deion Patterson waived his first court appearance Thursday after police say he opened fire in the waiting room of an Atlanta medical practice Wednesday.

Atlanta police said the shooting occurred inside a Northside Medical building on Wednesday.

Larry Krasner believes the high-quality SEPTA cameras will help lead to more arrests and convictions.

Two police officers and a suspect were shot after an hours-long standoff in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.

Smart guns have mainly been the stuff of movies. In the real world, technological and political challenges have meant the high-tech devices haven't become a reality.

Democrats tout the bills as relatively moderate gun-control bills and an effort to reduce gun violence, trafficking, suicides and accidents.

Philly’s newly elected mayor will need to address the gun violence crisis. Can strategies piloted in other cities serve as a guide?

Rachel King, a 35-year-old mother and teacher at Grover Cleveland Elementary School in Philadelphia, was shot dead on April 11.