
Gun Violence
Five people wounded in shooting near Temple University
One of the victims, a 28-year-old man, is in extremely critical condition after being shot 14 times.
3 years ago
The exposure to racist acts of gun violence is a mental health concern, local mental health professionals say.
3 years ago
Nonprofits, schools train teens to settle their own arguments in hopes of preventing gun violence
Across Philadelphia, nonprofits are building a network of trained conflict mediators. That includes teaching teens to settle their own arguments without picking up a gun.
3 years ago
Listen 4:49Authorities: Hate against Taiwanese led to church attack
A former neighbor says the California church shooting suspect’s life unraveled after he was nearly beaten to death several years ago.
3 years ago
Cherry Hill team taking emotional support dogs to Buffalo after mass shooting
The canines will be there to comfort emergency responders, families and friends of the victims, as well as the community.
3 years ago
Buffalo shooting latest example of targeted racial violence
Authorities say the suspected gunman, who is white, specifically targeted a predominantly Black neighborhood.
3 years ago
Police: Buffalo gunman aimed to keep killing if he got away
The revelation raised questions over missed opportunities to put a potential mass shooter under closer scrutiny or make sure he didn’t have access to deadly firearms.
3 years ago
California churchgoers hog-tied gunman in deadly attack
The gunman had opened fire during a lunch reception, killing one person and wounding five others.
3 years ago
The free, daylong event offered grief counseling and workshops dedicated to healing traumas and fostering forgiveness.
3 years ago
Buffalo shooter targeted Black neighborhood, officials say
Shoppers and a retired police officer were among the 10 shot and killed at a Buffalo supermarket by a white teenager who authorities say was motivated by racial hatred.
3 years ago
At least 10 dead in mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket
Authorities say a gunman opened fire with a rifle, and that officials are investigating it as a “hate crime and racially motived violent extremism.”
3 years ago
Curfew for young people after Milwaukee shootings injure 21
Three people were injured in the first shooting, one in the second, and 17 in what police described as an exchange of gunfire between two groups of people.
3 years ago
Man who fired shots into Montco Democratic party headquarters gets prison term
Anthony Nero must also serve three years of supervised release once he’s freed as part of the 37-month term imposed Thursday.
3 years ago
Man shot by Philadelphia police officer inside 39th District building
The gunfire happened just after 9 a.m. inside the building in Hunting Park.
3 years ago
Mayor Kenney’s budget earmarks about $500 per Philly resident for violence prevention
Some of it is an increase in police funding, which has jumped $26 per person during his tenure. But there are also programs tucked into the Managing Director’s Office.
3 years ago