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Gun Violence

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Community
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2 students shot during a robbery on Delaware State University Campus

Delaware State University Police are investigating after 2 students were shot on campus Saturday morning.

4 years ago

A close-up of two different kinds of gun magazines.
Politics & Policy

Delaware offers cash to owners of newly illegal large-capacity gun magazines

Legislators banned magazines that can hold more than 17 rounds in June. There’s a looming lawsuit challenging the new law.

4 years ago

A sign announcing the gun violence prevention hotline is shown in the foreground, with elected officials speaking at a podium in the background.
Community

Philadelphia Violence Prevention Hotline now fully staffed

Philadelphia’s 211 system is now fully staffed. Plans are underway to ensure security is a top priority at the Made in America Event over Labor Day weekend.

4 years ago

Kathryn Ott Lovell, commissioner of Philadelphia’s Parks & Recreation. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Philly gun violence leads to trying times for Parks & Rec Department

Kathryn Ott Lovell spoke with WHYY about park safety concerns at this month’s ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly remodeled 33rd and Wallace Playground.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia Police investigators work the scene of a fatal overnight shooting on South Street in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 5, 2022
Politics & Policy

Most of Philly’s gun violence funding doesn’t immediately address the crisis, analysis shows

An analysis finds that most of the money will be spent on long-term strategies to address root causes rather than solutions that could slow shootings in 1-3 years.

4 years ago

A person holds a microphone and gestures. Stage curtains are visible in the background.
Community

Philly artists and advocates weigh the impact of drill music — minus the violence

Drill music, a subgenre of hip hop, has come under fire for graphic depictions of violence and criminal activity. Some Philadelphia rappers want to make a difference.

4 years ago

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A group of people seem to celebrate as they hold up a green sign that reads,
Community

On first day of school, Philly violence prevention activists call on dads to step up

Anti-violence activists say stronger parenting can help prevent gun violence.

4 years ago

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Courts & Law
6abc

Man dead, 2 injured in Toms River shopping center shooting

Police found three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds near Anchorage Square Plaza.

4 years ago

The parking lot of the King of Prussia Mall. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Community
6abc

Woman pulls gun during argument in King of Prussia Mall food court: Police

Officials said the woman pulled the gun after an argument near the Five Guys. The gun never went off.

4 years ago

Gun violence and prevention reporter Sammy Caiola moderated a community conversation at St. Gabriel's Auditorium in South Philadelphia on Aug. 24, 2022. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Community members gather in South Philly for discussion on policing, stop and frisk debate

Some community members say they understand why City leaders are calling for the return of stop-and-frisk measures, but worry policy could backfire.

4 years ago

Uvalde School Police Chief Pete Arredondo stands during a news conference outside of the Robb Elementary school on May 26 in Uvalde, Texas. (Dario Lopez-Mills/AP)
NPR
Community

Uvalde school police chief fired 3 months after botched response to school shooting

Families of the 21 victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary had been demanding Arredondo be fired since details became clear of the law enforcement failures that day.

4 years ago

The exterior of Tattooed Mom on South Street
Community
Billy Penn

Safety remains an issue on South Street, but some community members are wary of asking police for help

Residents and business owners both say they wish officers were more engaged. They disagree on how.

4 years ago

Rows of T-shirts bearing the name of Philadelphians lost to gun violence are on display with a fence and bushes in the background.
Community

Philly officials want your ideas on gun violence solutions. Sessions begin this week

Philadelphia is bringing back “listening sessions” to gain community feedback on the gun violence crisis, extending a series held in the spring.

4 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner speaking at a press conference on Monday, August 22, 2022. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly DA Krasner applauds high bail after family feud ends in gunfire

Larry Krasner doesn’t like cash bail for non-violent offenses, but for gun crimes he believes the sky should be the limit.

4 years ago

Monique Dudley, director of career development at House of Umoja, interviews Youth Peace Corps graduates about their goals and plans during a ceremony at the Rotunda in West Phialdelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Violence-free zone? House of Umoja looks to 70s-era peacemaking practices to keep teens safe

The House of Umoja has been credited with helping to quell Philly’s gang violence crisis in the 1970s. Now it wants to train a new generation of peacemakers.

4 years ago

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