Gun Violence

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.

Top city officials say people know who the suspects are in a rash of recent killings, and they need to come forward to help.

They say Tiffany Fletcher, who was killed by a stray bullet while at work, was a pillar of her neighborhood.

A worker at a Philadelphia recreation center has died after she was caught in the crossfire of a nearby gun battle.

Four people were killed and three others were wounded in seven shootings and at least two carjackings.

The Rebuild initiative aims to make up for years of disinvestment. Amid the gun violence crisis, some residents say upgrades are not happening fast enough.

A new bipartisan gun safety law makes it more difficult for intimate partners convicted of domestic abuse to obtain firearms.

Community members who attended the first round of listening tours in the spring say it’s not clear how their input will be used in the fight against gun violence.

Five boys are in custody for a shooting incident in Center City among violent incidents over the weekend in Philadelphia.

Even though research says curfews don't do much, “an announcement will be made soon” as to when more teen curfew centers are opening in Philadelphia.

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

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

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.

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.

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.