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Gun Violence

Ridley High School (Google maps)
Courts & Law

Three people arrested after they took a toy gun to Ridley High School

The incident happened the day after the shooting at Roxborough High School.

3 years ago

File photo: Hundreds gathered at Gorgas Park Thursday for a prayer vigil following Tuesday's deadly shooting at Roxborough High School. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Hundreds gather in Roxborough for vigil following deadly shooting

During the vigil, donations were made to the family of 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde, who was killed outside of Roxborough High School.

3 years ago

Listen 1:09
A view of the State Capitol and
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Senate President signals concealed carry reform is on the way

Thursday, Senate President Nick Scutari said his caucus is considering changes to concealed carry in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision.

3 years ago

Community leaders and pastors talk after a roundtable hosted by Allan Domb, former member of City Council and likely mayoral candidate. (Lizzy McLellan Ravitch/Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

Mentorship, entrepreneurship, better enforcement: Community leaders highlight urgency to ‘reimagine Philadelphia’ in the face of gun violence

“People are tired. People are scared. People are moving out of the city,” said a longtime Philly teacher at a roundtable convened by Allan Domb.

3 years ago

Tape cordons off the area around the scene where multiple people were shot near a high school in Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

Critics say local TV news graphic frames Roxborough shooting like a ‘video game’

An exec at CBS Philadelphia said the image is no longer in use.

3 years ago

Police officers walk from Roxborough High School
Education

Teachers and students use class time to discuss gun violence after Roxborough shooting

Across Philadelphia, teachers are grappling with how to discuss Tuesday’s shooting at Roxborough High with frustrated and fearful students.

3 years ago

Police vehicles are parked at Roxborough High School
Courts & Law

Five shooters launched targeted attack at Roxborough High, police say

A day after the shooting following a football scrimmage at Roxborough High, some students say they don’t want to go to class as police search for shooters.

3 years ago

Councilmember Thomas speaks at a podium outside of City Hall surrounded by other people.
Politics & Policy

‘The devil is in the details’: Councilmember Thomas issues Philly gun violence prevention recommendations

Councilmember Isaiah Thomas releases a list of recommendations for alleviating gun violence in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Investigators work the scene where multiple people were shot near a high school in Philadelphia
Community

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.

3 years ago

Listen 1:18
Mayor Kenney signs a document at a table surrounded by other elected officials.
Politics & Policy

Philly mayor bans guns at city recreation facilities

The executive order is similar to a measure passed by Philadelphia City Council in 2019.

3 years ago

Police and paramedics work at the scene of a shooting at school No. 88 in Izhevsk
Community

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.

3 years ago

Students speak out against colorism at the Parkway Northwest High School Peace Day assembly. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Education

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.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (Angela Gervasi/Billy Penn)
Courts & Law
6abc

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

3 years ago

On Saturday, Sept. 10, at Mill Creek Recreation Center, neighbors and loved ones paid tribute to Tiffany Fletcher, a mother of three who was killed by a stray bullet Friday afternoon in front of the center. (Emily Rizzo/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

Listen 2:34
Philadelphia City Councilmember Curtis Jones speaks during a press conference
Politics & Policy

After 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.

3 years ago

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