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Gun Violence

Joe Budd talking with members of the community at a block party.
Politics & Policy

Philly, nonprofit groups will give Community Expansion Grant program a second go to combat gun violence

The city allocated $13.5 million to gun violence prevention nonprofits in 2022, and now they’re evaluating its impact. The second round of the program is already underway.

3 years ago

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People hug outside the scene after a shooting at Tops supermarket, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. The city of Buffalo will pause Sunday, May 14, 2023 to mark the passing of one year since a gunman killed 10 people and injured three others in a racist attack that targeted Black people at a city supermarket
Community

Moment of silence, bell tolling for Buffalo supermarket mass shooting victims 1 year after massacre

Mayor Byron Brown led a moment of silence outside of the Tops Friendly Market on the city's east side Sunday.

3 years ago

Closeup of a police vehicle in Philadelphia
Courts & Law
Elections 2023

How Philly’s gun violence crisis fluctuated across 30 years of police commissioners

A look at how the city has fared under its most recent top cops.

3 years ago

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Portraits of people are displayed outdoors, as viewers seated in chairs look on.
Community

Portrait exhibit honors victims of Philadelphia gun violence ahead of Mother’s Day

The art exhibit at City Hall featured the portraits of 55 homicide victims as a way to help grieving mothers who’ve lost children to gun violence.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is shown up close, with a city block and street visible behind her.
Community

Philly’s first female top cop wants to change public opinion about law enforcement, and herself

A new mayor will need to partner with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw — or replace her — to tackle the city’s gun violence crisis.

3 years ago

Tamika Morales holds a photo of herself and her son, Ahmad Morales.
Courts & Law

Three years, no arrests: Ahmad Morales and Philadelphia’s homicide clearance rate

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

3 years ago

The exterior of Grover Washington Jr. Middle School in Olney.
Education

Gun recovered from Philadelphia middle school, two juveniles in custody

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

3 years ago

Robert Jackson and his mother Cheryl Jackson hug as they visit a memorial near the scene of a mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall on Monday in Allen, Texas.
NPR
Community

What we know about the deadly Allen, Texas, mass shooting

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.

3 years ago

Police cars outside of E.W. Rhodes Elementary School
Education

Gun fired at elementary school in North Philadelphia, no injuries reported

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

3 years ago

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Community
6abc

New Jersey police officer dies from gunshot wound sustained in line of duty

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

3 years ago

People raise their hands as they leave a shopping center following reports of a shooting, Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas.
Community

‘We started running’: 8 killed in Texas outlet mall shooting

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

3 years ago

Protester holding a picture of Fanta Bility
Courts & Law

Former Sharon Hill officers get house arrest for Fanta Bility’s shooting death

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

3 years ago

Authorities say a gunman who opened fire, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at an Atlanta medical facility, killing one, stole a vehicle shortly after the shooting in order to flee from police. The vehicle was later found at a Cobb County parking garage, pictured here on Monday, that is part of the Battery, a mixed-use development near the stadium where the Atlanta Braves play.
Courts & Law

Atlanta shooting suspect has been charged with murder

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

3 years ago

Emergency vehicles arrive on West Peachtree in Atlanta on Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Community

1 dead, 4 hurt in shooting inside Atlanta medical building

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

3 years ago

Police are on the scene following an incident at 69th Street Transportation Center
Courts & Law

Philly homicide rate down from last year, but DA Krasner issues stern warning about violence on mass transit

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

3 years ago

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