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Gun Violence

Members of the FBI's evidence response team remove personal belongings one day after a mass shooting in downtown Highland Park, Ill., Tuesday, July 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Courts & Law

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.

4 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney speaks to the media shortly after midnight on the Fourth of July following a shooting on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. (Courtesy of 6abc)
Community

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."

4 years ago

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy signs a new package of state gun control laws at a press conference in Metuchen, New Jersey on July 5, 2022. (@GovMurphy/Twitter)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

A performer is seen on the phone screen of a spectator of Philly's Wawa Welcome America July 4th concert
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Billy Penn

What we know about the July Fourth shooting in Philly

Two police officers were wounded. It's unclear whether they were shot intentionally.

4 years ago

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
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6abc

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.

4 years ago

Terrified parade-goers fled Highland Park's Fourth of July parade after shots were fired, leaving behind their belongings as they sought safety, Monday, July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Ill. (Lynn Sweet/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
Community

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.

4 years ago

A group of people walks, carrying signs protesting the police shooting and death of Jayland Walker.
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Community

A Black man who was killed by police was unarmed at the time of the shooting

Officials in Akron, Ohio, released video of the pursuit and shooting of Jayland Walker, 25.

4 years ago

People hold signs and demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.
Courts & Law

‘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.

4 years ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney signs a package of gun safety bills. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton
Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers are set to vote on state budget, gun reform, and abortion protection. Here’s what you should know

The budget for fiscal year 2023 includes a historic $9 billion surplus.

4 years ago

FILE -Three variations of the AR-15 assault rifle are displayed at the California Department of Justice in Sacramento, Calif., on Aug. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner speaks at his weekly gun violence press conference on June 27, 2022.
Courts & Law

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.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden signs into law S. 2938, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act gun safety bill, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Saturday, June 25, 2022. First lady Jill Biden looks on at right. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

Police stand guard outside a bar in central Oslo, early Saturday. Norwegian police say two people have been killed and several injured in a mass shooting. (Javad Parsa/AP)
Community

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.

4 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., and other lawmakers, speaks about the gun violence bill at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Politics & Policy

Congress sends landmark gun violence compromise to Biden

The bill would incrementally toughen requirements for young people to buy guns.

4 years ago

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