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Gun Violence
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas releases a list of recommendations for alleviating gun violence in Philadelphia.
2 years ago
14-year-old killed, four students injured in shooting near Roxborough High School
According to Philadelphia police, at least two shooters ambushed a group of teenagers following football scrimmages.
2 years ago
Listen 1:18Philly mayor bans guns at city recreation facilities
The executive order is similar to a measure passed by Philadelphia City Council in 2019.
2 years ago
13 people killed, 21 wounded in school shooting in Russia
Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement that seven children were among those killed in the shooting in the school in Izhevsk.
2 years ago
Peace Day at Parkway Northwest: Students assemble to send a message on Gun Violence
One section of a grade at a time, the entire student body gave presentations.
2 years ago
Former Philadelphia police officer found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in 2017 shooting
Eric Ruch was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and possession of an instrument of crime in the death of Dennis Plowden Jr. following a car chase and crash in East German
2 years ago
Where do Philly’s mayoral candidates stand on gun violence prevention?
Those looking to replace Mayor Jim Kenney have all highlighted gun violence as a top issue.
2 years ago
Listen 2:34After fatal rec center shooting, Philly lawmaker seeks to limit truck parking
The proposal comes after a recreation department worker was killed when caught in the crossfire of a shooting.
2 years ago
As of Sept. 11, the year-to-date statistics from "Operation Pinpoint," Philadelphia’s group violence intervention program, show only slight decreases.
2 years ago
Curbing Philadelphia gun violence
Gun violence in Philadelphia is at record levels. Residents are scared and angry. This hour, gun violence prevention - what works and what doesn't.
Air Date: September 14, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Pennsylvania House votes to hold Philly DA in contempt
The resolution accuses DA Krasner of showing “willful refusal” on multiple occasions to comply with the subpoena for materials relating to Philadelphia's rising gun crisis.
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Kenney, Krasner, and Outlaw join call for public to help combat gun violence
Top city officials say people know who the suspects are in a rash of recent killings, and they need to come forward to help.
2 years ago
They say Tiffany Fletcher, who was killed by a stray bullet while at work, was a pillar of her neighborhood.
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Philadelphia rec center worker dies after being caught in crossfire from gun battle, police say
A worker at a Philadelphia recreation center has died after she was caught in the crossfire of a nearby gun battle.
2 years ago
Police arrest Memphis man in livestreamed shootings; 4 dead
Four people were killed and three others were wounded in seven shootings and at least two carjackings.
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