
Gun Violence
Japan ex-leader Shinzo Abe assassinated while giving speech
Police arrested the suspected gunman at the scene of an attack that shocked many in Japan, one of the world’s safest nations and has some of the strictest gun control.
3 years ago
Officer who killed Tamir Rice quickly leaves new police job in Pa.
Tioga Borough council President Steve Hazlett says Timothy Loehmann left the position Thursday without having worked a single shift.
3 years ago
New earlier curfew for older Philly teens now in effect
The temporary extension of the city’s curfew to 16- and 17-year-olds is part of an effort to keep young people from being involved in crime late at night.
3 years ago
Will new gun laws curb gun violence?
Gun violence researchers discuss how effective new federal gun legislation is and NJ Acting Attorney General Platkin talks about the state's new firearm safety package.
Air Date: July 7, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00‘Mad or nah?’: Residents react to mayor’s comments about wanting to leave office
P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hits the streets to survey residents’ thoughts and attitudes towards the mayor’s comments.
3 years ago
Listen 5:14New report details missed chances to stop Uvalde shooting
The report also says some of the 21 victims at Robb Elementary School likely “could have been saved” on May 24 had they received medical attention sooner.
3 years ago
Bullets that grazed officers at Philly Fourth of July celebration came from same gun
Officials said the .40 caliber bullets were fired from the same weapon and could have traveled from more than a mile away.
3 years ago
Some have called for more policing, but the business and entertainment corridor is among Philly’s safest, city data shows.
3 years ago
Highland Park parade shooting suspect bought guns legally despite threats
Authorities said the purchases were allowed even though police were called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide.
3 years ago
Philly residents and politicians to Mayor Kenney: You can resign
“From what we see in the community," said one anti-gun violence advocate, "he’s asleep at the wheel."
3 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs sweeping gun control measures into law
At a press conference held in Metuchen, Murphy signed seven new laws in total.
3 years ago
What we know about the July Fourth shooting in Philly
Two police officers were wounded. It's unclear whether they were shot intentionally.
3 years ago
2 police officers injured during July 4th shooting on Ben Franklin Parkway; $20K reward offered
One officer suffered a graze wound to the head, while the other was wounded in the shoulder.
3 years ago
July 4 parade shooting near Chicago leaves 6 dead, 30 hurt; man detained
An hourslong manhunt during which residents hunkered down in businesses or received police escorts to their homes ended with a traffic stop and brief chase Monday evening.
3 years ago