
Gun Violence
Dozens of residents of various religions and congregations rallied to press local government to allocate American Rescue Plan funding toward gun violence solutions.
3 years ago
Biden expected to release rule on ghost guns in days
The Biden administration is expected to come out within days with its long-awaited ghost gun rule. The aim is to rein in privately made firearms without serial numbers.
3 years ago
No charges filed in no-knock warrant killing of Amir Locke
prosecutors have declined to file charges against a Minneapolis police SWAT team officer who fatally shot Locke while executing an early morning no-knock search warrant.
3 years ago
2nd man arrested on gun charges in Sacramento mass shooting
A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the mass shooting in Sacramento that killed six people in California’s capital.
3 years ago
Cold case no more: 4 convicted in 2011 Philly murder
More than a decade after the death of Kevin Drinks, four men have been convicted for his murder in what prosecutors say was a case of mistaken identity.
3 years ago
Arrest made in connection with Sacramento mass shooting
Sacramento police have announced an arrest connected with the shooting that killed six people and wounded a dozen others in the heart of California’s capital city.
3 years ago
California mass shooting: 6 dead, 12 injured in Sacramento
Police in California are searching for at least one suspect in connection with a mass shooting early Sunday that claimed six lives and left 12 other people injured.
3 years ago
Stop doing ‘breaking news’ for more accurate gun violence coverage, panel says
One solution: Build relationships to restore trust in local media.
3 years ago
Philly lawmaker wants to resurrect community policing
City Council President Clarke’s goal is to embed officers in communities to build relationships that could lead to a decrease in the violence that has plagued Philadelphia.
3 years ago
1 officer killed, 2 others shot in Lebanon, Pa.
Police officers went to a home in the city at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday when the gunfire broke out and officers radioed in they were hit.
3 years ago
Kenney to propose $5.6 billion Philly budget with more than $184 million to fight violence
Philadelphia’s more than $5 billion spending plan is designed to promote racial equity while also trying to make the city safer and better for all.
3 years ago
Philly police ‘can’t keep up’ with rising homicide rate, Outlaw says
In a bi-weekly gun violence update, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said the crime rate is rising in areas targeted for crime prevention.
3 years ago
Gun violence prevention hotline aims to connect Philadelphians to resources
The City of Philadelphia has added a gun violence prevention hotline to its 2-1-1 services, to link callers with jobs, counseling, and other help.
3 years ago
Officials: Suspect turns himself in after father of 4 killed in Drexel Hill road rage shooting
The suspect's car was impounded with a bullet hole visible in the back side window.
3 years ago
Temple’s public safety director stepping down amid wave of gun violence near campus
Executive Director of Public Safety Charlie Leone will leave his post effective April 29.
3 years ago