Gun Violence

The forum focused on Philadelphia’s rising gun violence crisis, and asked candidates how they plan to tackle the issue, if elected.

WHYY and the CeasefirePA Education Fund are teaming up to host a mayoral candidate forum on public safety. Here are five policy issues likely to come up.

Gun violence activists gather in North Philly to call for investment in the neighborhood after a mass shooting and the killing of a Temple University police officer.

Reversing the shooting epidemic is a foremost task facing anyone who wants to lead the city.

Residents of Strawberry Mansion, where seven people were shot last Thursday, say more school safety support and resources for families are needed to stop the violence.

The city hopes the film will open doors to mental health help for Philadelphians affected by gun violence.

To ease the burden on the family, Temple University said it will pay for Ofc. Fitzgerald's funeral.

According to police, the shooting happened just before 6 p.m. outside the James G. Blaine School.

The number of U.S. mass killings linked to extremism over the past decade was at least three times higher than the total from any other 10-year period since the 1970s.

Worldwide 40 journalists were reported killed last year, plus another two this year before Wednesday, per the Committee to Protect Journalists. Only one was from the U.S.

Gun violence activist Pastor Carl Day hosted an IG Live chat with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw Wednesday. Outlaw defended her work despite recent public criticism.

Presented by The Charles Foundation, speakers included State Senator Vincent Hughes, Power of Paint, and more.

The sentence was handed down Wednesday to 33-year-old Eric R. Holder Jr. A jury in July found Eric R. Holder Jr. guilty of first-degree murder of the 33-year-old Hussle.

Police said two teens, ages 13 and 17, were injured in the double shooting.

"Initial information is that the agent shot & wounded an aggressive dog," the FBI said.