
Gun Violence
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
‘Revolutionary’ high court term on abortion, guns and more
In its first full term together, the court’s conservative majority ruled on abortion, guns, and religion, and limited the government's regulatory powers.
3 years ago
Ban on assault-style weapons gets Del. Gov. John Carney’s signature, along with other gun bills
Anti-gun violence advocates cheered as Gov. John Carney signed a package of six bills designed to reduce the threat of gun violence in Delaware.
3 years ago
The budget for fiscal year 2023 includes a historic $9 billion surplus.
3 years ago
With new federal gun laws in place, Pa. lawmakers push for state ‘red flag’ laws
With $750 million on the table, Congressman Dwight Evans and state Senator Art Haywood look to create red flag laws in Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
Philly DA Krasner concerned Supreme Court ruling could impact Pa. gun rules
DA Krasner said last week’s Supreme Court gun ruling could impact Pennsylvania gun regulations, making it harder to arrest people for violations.
3 years ago
Biden signs landmark gun measure, says ‘lives will be saved’
The House gave final approval Friday, following Senate passage Thursday, and Biden acted just before leaving Washington for two world leader summits in Europe.
3 years ago
Gunman kills 2 during Oslo Pride festival; terror suspected
A gunman opened fire in Oslo’s night-life district in what police are investigating as a possible terrorist attack.
3 years ago
Congress sends landmark gun violence compromise to Biden
The bill would incrementally toughen requirements for young people to buy guns.
3 years ago
Philadelphia’s budget for fiscal year 2023 funds neighborhood improvements, creating safe youth spaces in an effort to combat the city's gun violence crisis.
3 years ago
N.J. officials spar over gun reform, as U.S. Supreme Court rules on concealed carry
Like New York, New Jersey is one of six “may-issue” states, which means law enforcement can use discretion in issuing concealed carry permits.
3 years ago
Stuck in the House: Delaware bill requiring permit and training to buy handguns languishes
Under the bill, prospective buyers would have to complete a training course that involves gun safety and storage instruction, plus the live shooting of at least 100 rounds.
3 years ago
Listen 1:41Mayor and police express optimism in dealing with gun violence
Officials gave an update on ongoing gun violence prevention, along with discussions on curfews and lawsuits against state and/or federal government about guns.
3 years ago
Pa. GOP lawmakers block assault-style gun ban for those under 21
It was the second week in a row that Republicans in the Judiciary Committee used their majority to defeat Democratic proposals to address the country’s gun violence plague.
3 years ago
Senators reach bipartisan compromise on gun violence bill
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas were the two top negotiators and both hailed the measure.
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