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Gun Violence
New Delaware gun control laws: An illegal ‘regulatory scheme’ or ‘reasonable limits’?
The gun lobby promised a legal challenge when the bills were proposed. They object to a ban on assault-style weapons, and age and magazine size limits.
2 years ago
Roxborough High shooting suspects committed separate murder a day earlier, police say
Three suspects in September’s deadly shooting near Roxborough High will be charged with murder in a separate fatal shooting that happened the day before.
2 years ago
How Philadelphians working to end gun violence feel about the Krasner impeachment effort
Some gun violence prevention advocates want DA Krasner gone, but don’t blame him for the shooting crisis in Philadelphia.
2 years ago
At an emotional hearing, the Parkland shooter is formally sentenced to life in prison
After a jury recommended the sentence, the judge could not change it. But she did allow victims and families to speak directly to Nikolas Cruz for the first time.
2 years ago
Fourth suspect arrested in connection to Roxborough High School shooting
It's the fifth person I-D’d in connection to the shooting that killed 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde and hurt four other teens.
2 years ago
Police: 6 people shot outside nightclub in Northern Liberties
Police say four women and two men ages 26 to 36 are among the victims.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
Under the proposal, retired officers are exempt from most gun-free zones except ultra-sensitive locations, like municipal buildings.
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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