Gun Violence
Feds say Philly sheriff’s deputy illegally sold guns, including 2 used in deadly Roxborough shooting
Authorities say a former Philadelphia sheriff’s deputy illegally sold guns just two weeks after they were used in the deadly Roxborough High School shooting.
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Under the proposal, retired officers are exempt from most gun-free zones except ultra-sensitive locations, like municipal buildings.
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Trudeau orders an immediate freeze on the sale of handguns in Canada
It's also now forbidden to bring newly acquired handguns into the country. "We have seen too many examples of horrific tragedies involving firearms," the Canadian prime minist
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Philly school district receives $1 million grant for violence prevention at Bartram High
The Office of School Safety plans to evaluate the success at Bartram High before expanding the initiative to other schools.
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Listen 1:44A year after suffering from a gunshot wound to the head outside his North Philadelphia school, Ivan Cuevas and his family show what survivorship can look like.
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Former Philly cop could face new charges after judge tossed murder case last week
A former Philadelphia Police officer who had his murder charges thrown out last week could still face trial.
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Suspect wanted in deadly shooting near Roxborough High School turns self in
Philadelphia police have taken another suspect into custody following the deadly shooting near Roxborough High School last month.
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Philadelphia police ID 4th suspect in shooting near Roxborough High School; currently at large
A $45,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest or conviction of the suspects.
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Friday night fights? Unsettling incidents mar Delaware high school football games
Some schools are now limiting who can attend games, or starting them before nightfall. “No school wants that negative stigma’’ of a violent episode.
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Listen 5:18Lawmakers unveil initiative to make N.J. home to the nation’s ‘toughest gun laws’
The legislation includes more comprehensive background checks and a ban on carrying handguns in government buildings, sporting arenas, and bars.
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2nd suspect arrested in deadly Roxborough High School shooting: Police
On Wednesday, authorities announced Yaaseen Bivins, 21, was charged with murder and four counts of aggravated assault for the gunfire late last month.
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Man arrested in Roxborough HS shooting was sold ammo despite felon status, police say
Yaseen Bivens is charged with murder in the death of 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde after police found he purchased ammunition while a convicted felon.
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Alex Jones ordered to pay $965 million for Sandy Hook lies
The verdict is the second big judgment against the Infowars host for claiming the massacre was staged. It came in a lawsuit filed by the relatives of eight victims.
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Arrest made in deadly Roxborough shooting
A suspect has been arrested in the deadly shooting near Roxborough High School, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said.
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3 officers injured, suspect killed in Philadelphia shooting
Three Philadelphia police officers were shot and wounded at a home and a suspect was killed early Wednesday when a SWAT team tried to arrest a man wanted on a homicide charge.
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