Gun Violence
Gun Violence Prevention Summit at West Philly Masjid connects over 50 young people to resources
Presented by The Charles Foundation, speakers included State Senator Vincent Hughes, Power of Paint, and more.
3 years ago
Nipsey Hussle’s killer gets 60 years to life in prison
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.
3 years ago
6abc
2 teens shot near memorial site for fallen Temple officer in North Philadelphia
Police said two teens, ages 13 and 17, were injured in the double shooting.
3 years ago
6abc
Protest held after off-duty FBI special agent shoots dog in Center City Philadelphia
"Initial information is that the agent shot & wounded an aggressive dog," the FBI said.
3 years ago
Philadelphia and Memphis lawmakers meet to discuss the city’s groundbreaking Driving Equality Act
Following the death of Tyre Nichols, Memphis, Tennessee is considering changing rules about when police can pull people over — like Philly did last year.
3 years ago
Philly leaders, advocates look to expand support services in the aftermath of gun violence
About a dozen advocates met with city officials earlier this month to ask for more accessible, more coordinated services for people who lose someone to gun violence.
3 years ago
‘Culmination of chaos’: Temple students react to death of slain police officer
The shooting death of Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald has renewed student concerns around campus safety.
3 years ago
Fundraiser for family of slain Temple police officer surges past $225k in less than a day
Christopher Fitzgerald leaves behind a wife and four children. A vigil to honor his memory is set for Tuesday on the university’s North Philly campus.
3 years ago
NPR
Michigan State is set to resume classes following last week’s mass shooting
Students are expected to return to class on Monday, one week after a gunman shot and killed three people, and injured five others, on campus.
3 years ago
Billy Penn
What we know about the Temple police officer fatally shot in North Philadelphia
The incident is thought to be the first time one of the university’s law enforcement officers has been killed in the line of duty.
3 years ago
Philly teens are in the center of the gun violence crisis. Here’s what they want to do about it
Gun violence prevention was a popular theme at the annual MLK Day speech competition hosted by the Thomas and Woods Foundation.
4 years ago
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YEAH Philly creates space for joy and healing in the midst of Philly’s gun violence epidemic
YEAH Philly was formed to provide a space for Black youth to engage and implement teen-led interventions to address community violence.
4 years ago
New council proposal would create Philly’s first Office of Chief Public Safety Director
Voters could decide on changing the city charter to create a new office to better coordinate the city’s efforts to reduce crime and violence.
4 years ago
Philly police inspector draws from her own grief to address gun violence, trauma
Altovise Love-Craighead is a Black woman, a co-victim of homicide, and a law enforcement leader. She says officers can do a better job building trust with residents.
4 years ago
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White racist gets life sentence for Buffalo market massacre
Gendron pleaded guilty in November to charges including murder and domestic terrorism motivated by hate. The terrorism charge carries an automatic life sentence.
4 years ago