Gun Violence
Bodycam footage shows Najee Seabrooks’ deadly encounter with Paterson Police, questions remain
With guns drawn, police are seen negotiating with Seabrooks. At times the 31-year-old Black man can be heard both complying and threatening to harm himself and officers.
3 years ago
The ACLU of Pennsylvania has a new policy paper about the history of the practice.
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‘It’s happening everywhere’: Girls’ High hosts 13 Philadelphia schools for safety summit
The safety summit, attended by more than a dozen schools, follows the deaths of 17 students across Philadelphia so far this school year.
3 years ago
Listen 1:34Religious leaders call for stricter gun laws in Pennsylvania
A new group — the Saving Lives: Ending Gun Violence Committee — led by Pennsylvania’s Episcopal Diocese, is calling for tougher gun laws.
3 years ago
Biden issues order to strengthen gun background checks
The order also seeks to promote more secure firearms storage and ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies get the most from last summer's bipartisan gun control law.
3 years ago
A poll from the Lenfest Institute shows similar concerns among voters of all ages, but very different approaches to solving the problems.
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15-year-old dies after being shot 10 times in the Summerdale section of Philadelphia
Police say the male victim was shot five times in the torso and five times in the leg.
3 years ago
Photo essay: Philly anti-violence activist leads march to Washington, D.C.
When Jamal Johnson arrives in the nation’s capital, he’ll meet with the Congressional Black Caucus to discuss gun violence in Philly and beyond.
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Temple University Police Department receives $1.7 million for campus security upgrades
Temple says the money will be used for tech upgrades, including gunshot detection devices, license plate readers, and CCTV cameras.
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Man shot outside Philly school; 3 employees ‘lucky to be alive’ after bullets come through window
Philadelphia police are investigating after a person was shot outside of a school building on Wednesday afternoon.
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A gun violence prevention nonprofit is teaming up with an existing juvenile justice program to provide mental health help and other services.
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Data shows Philly traffic stops involving Black men are down 54%
A Philadelphia law intended to reduce the number of traffic stops for minor vehicle violations appears to be working, according to a new analysis of Philadelphia Police Dept.
3 years ago
N.J. Senator Menendez co-launches bill to give ATF, FBI gun tracking power
The legislation seeks to repeal rules prohibiting federal agencies from releasing firearm tracing data to anyone, including the general public.
3 years ago
Trump supporters convicted of driving guns to Philadelphia spared more jail time
Prosecutors had sought sentences of at least three years. Defense attorneys argued the men made no attempt to interfere with the counting of votes.
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Saturday night violence in Philadelphia leaves several dead, including 14-year-old
Two teenagers, including a 14-year-old, were among four people killed in separate shootings on Saturday night in Philadelphia.
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