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Gun Violence

Police tape is placed near the scene of a shooting Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Half Moon Bay, Calif
Community

Official: 7 killed in California community; suspect arrested

The shootings occurred on the outskirts of Half Moon Bay, a city about 30 miles south of San Francisco.

3 years ago

A law enforcement officer walks outside the Starts Right Here building, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa
Community

Police: 2 students dead, adult hurt in Des Moines shooting

About 20 minutes after the shooting, police said officers stopped a car about two miles away and took three suspects into custody.

3 years ago

Police officers stand outside a ballroom dance club in Monterey Park
Community

Gunman in Lunar New Year massacre found dead; motive unclear

The suspect, 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, was found dead on Sunday in the van that authorities say he used to flee after being prevented from attacking another dance club.

3 years ago

Two police vehicles are seen near a building where a shooting occurred in Monterey Park, Calif.
Community

LA mass shooting suspect kills 10 near Lunar New Year fest

A gunman killed 10 people and wounded 10 others at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club following a Lunar New Year celebration.

3 years ago

File photo: Dewey Beach Police car (Town of Dewey Beach)
Courts & Law

Delaware police officer cleared in fatal shooting as new deadly force law put to first test

Prosecutors said Dewey Beach officer Dylan Ebke “reasonably felt in fear for his own life’’ and that of a fellow officer after trapping an armed suspect in an alley.

3 years ago

Tape cordons off the scene where multiple people were shot in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy
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9 Democratic Philadelphia mayoral candidates attend gun violence forum

The race for mayor is a crowded field, including five former Philadelphia City Council members.

3 years ago

Chicago native Phillip Griffin stands in front of a set of school lockers
Community

Philly gun violence activists say the READI program can work, but only if it’s done right

Community activists say the Chicago-based READI program could be the solution Philly needs to curb gun violence – if it ever materializes.

3 years ago

Listen 3:24
Wilmington police cruiser
Courts & Law

Delaware man charged in murder prosecutors say ignited Wilmington gang war

Oliver “Butter” Henry is being held on $2.5 million cash bail on murder charges in the death of a 16-year-old that led to multiple retaliation shootings.

3 years ago

File photo: This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Oct. 23, 2021. (Jae C. Hong/AP)
Courts & Law

Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in shooting

Prosecutors announced that actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer.

3 years ago

Two people talk to one another.
Community

What should be the focus for Philly’s next mayor? Voters weigh in

During a community listening session Tuesday night, residents said reparations, youth opportunities should be among top concerns for the next mayor.

3 years ago

Listen 1:29
Manufactured gun on display at the DA's office press conference. (Tom MacDOnald/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Prosecutors accuse Philly man of Illegally assembling assault weapons

Luis Soto is accused of buying gun parts with a fake name and using those pieces to produce untraceable assault weapons.

3 years ago

Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina speaks about the arrest of Solomon Peña, seen at left in an image projected onto a screen
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Courts & Law

A losing Republican candidate in N.M. is charged over shootings at homes of Democrats

A former candidate for the state legislature was arrested Monday for allegedly orchestrating the shootings at the homes of local Democratic officials.

3 years ago

The scene outside of the courthouse after the shooting incident. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Armed man shot by security officer outside federal courthouse in Philadelphia

Federal authorities are investigating an incident involving a man who was shot by a court security officer after they say he waved “sharp-edged” weapons towards the officer.

3 years ago

The skyline is reflected in the Schuylkill River as the sun rises over Philadelphia.
Community

Big grants for small groups working to reduce violence in Philly

The goal of the federal funding is to help those working at the grassroots level to stem the violence in Philadelphia and other parts of Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in North Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

A Philly church now devotes its Saturday prayer sessions to chats with mayoral candidates

Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Mt. Airy and Germantown is inviting mayoral candidates to their Saturday virtual prayer sessions to discuss gun violence and other issues.

3 years ago

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