Gun Violence

Police arrested the suspected gunman at the scene of an attack that shocked many in Japan, one of the world’s safest nations and has some of the strictest gun control.

Tioga Borough council President Steve Hazlett says Timothy Loehmann left the position Thursday without having worked a single shift.

The temporary extension of the city’s curfew to 16- and 17-year-olds is part of an effort to keep young people from being involved in crime late at night.

Gun violence researchers discuss how effective new federal gun legislation is and NJ Acting Attorney General Platkin talks about the state's new firearm safety package.

P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hits the streets to survey residents’ thoughts and attitudes towards the mayor’s comments.

The report also says some of the 21 victims at Robb Elementary School likely “could have been saved” on May 24 had they received medical attention sooner.

Officials said the .40 caliber bullets were fired from the same weapon and could have traveled from more than a mile away.

Some have called for more policing, but the business and entertainment corridor is among Philly’s safest, city data shows.

Authorities said the purchases were allowed even though police were called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide.

“From what we see in the community," said one anti-gun violence advocate, "he’s asleep at the wheel."

At a press conference held in Metuchen, Murphy signed seven new laws in total.

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

One officer suffered a graze wound to the head, while the other was wounded in the shoulder.

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.