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Gun Violence

Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at a press conference
Politics & Policy

Mayor and police express optimism in dealing with gun violence

Officials gave an update on ongoing gun violence prevention, along with discussions on curfews and lawsuits against state and/or federal government about guns.

4 years ago

The Pennsylvania state Capitol
Politics & Policy

Pa. GOP lawmakers block assault-style gun ban for those under 21

It was the second week in a row that Republicans in the Judiciary Committee used their majority to defeat Democratic proposals to address the country’s gun violence plague.

4 years ago

A young woman pays her respects at a memorial in front of Robb Elementary School earlier this monthin Uvalde, Texas. Committees have begun inviting testimony from law enforcement authorities, family members and witnesses regarding the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School which killed 19 children and two adults. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
NPR
Community

The police response at Robb Elementary was a failure, a Texas official says

It took about an hour and 14 minutes from when officers arrived at the school to when they breached the door and ended the standoff with the gunman.

4 years ago

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., speaks during a rally near Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, June 10, 2022, urging Congress to pass gun legislation. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Politics & Policy

Senators reach bipartisan compromise on gun violence bill

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut and Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas were the two top negotiators and both hailed the measure.

4 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol is shown in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.
Politics & Policy

Pa. GOP lawmakers block assault-style gun ban for those under 21

State House Republicans are blocking a proposal to prevent those ages 18 to 21 from possessing assault-style rifles.

4 years ago

Students hug at a memorial at Oxford High School in Oxford, Mich., Dec. 1, 2021.
NPR
Courts & Law

Oxford High School students sue for changes after deadly mass shooting last year

The federal lawsuit in Michigan requests a "fully transparent and independent third-party investigation" into what led to the shooting as well as other policy changes.

4 years ago

Law enforcement personnel stand outside Robb Elementary School following a shooting on May 24 in Uvalde, Texas. When the gunman arrived at the school, he hopped its fence and easily entered through an unlocked back door, police said. (Dario Lopez-Mills/AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

Uvalde officials are using a legal loophole to block the release of shooting records

After 19 children were killed at a Texas elementary, law enforcement officials have given little information. They're now using the "dead suspect loophole" to prevent the publ

4 years ago

G. Lamar Stewart (middle) with anti violence activists and faith leaders on evening walk, which is part of June effort to interrupt cycle of gun violence. (Courtesy of TaylorMADE Opportunities)
Community

Christian groups look to break the cycle of violence this Father’s Day

Corner’s to Connections is a Christian based group that will use Father’s Day in the hopes of breaking the cycle of violence in Philadelphia.

4 years ago

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The Delaware Capitol building, Dover, De.
Politics & Policy

‘AR-15s are not made for target shooting’: Ban on sales of assault-style weapons to become law in Delaware

The bill is part of a six-measure gun control package that Democrats who control both chambers support and that the party’s leader, Gov. John Carney, has pledged to sign.

4 years ago

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The New Jersey State House is seen in Trenton, N.J., Tuesday, June 27, 2017. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers pass bills that address active shooter events, celebrate Black history

The Senate passed the Black Heritage Trail bill, which the Assembly approved in March.

4 years ago

WHYY's Sammy Caiola talks with Tamika Borum at Tynirah's Community Welcome Garden in Gray's Ferry. The garden was named in honor of Borum's daughter, who was shot to death in 2014 at the age of 3 outside her home.  (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

WHYY sent a reporter to listen to communities impacted by gun violence. Here’s what we heard

WHYY’s first-ever gun violence prevention reporter took a two-month listening tour in Philly’s hardest-hit communities. Here’s what she learned.

4 years ago

Cameron Larke stands with his arms crossed
Community

Philly is poised to give more money to violence prevention groups, but earlier grantees still haven’t been paid

Nonprofit leaders who were selected for the last round of Targeted Community Investment Grant awards say the program has been plagued with difficulties and delays.

4 years ago

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, seen here speaking during a news conference after a Senate Republican lunch meeting on June 7, 2022, said he will support a gun bill in the Senate if it sticks to the proposed framework announced over the weekend. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

McConnell says he’ll support a gun reform bill if it matches the proposed framework

A bill would include incentives for states to pass red-flag laws, funding for school safety and mental health resources, expanded background checks and more.

4 years ago

People hold signs in the second March for Our Lives rally in support of gun control
Politics & Policy

Tentative Senate gun deal has surprises, and loose ends

The proposal's potency — and perhaps whether some parts survive — remains undetermined as it's translated into legislation. Here's what's in and out of the agreement.

4 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks during a news conference
Politics & Policy

Pa. Republicans respond to gun violence by trying to impeach Philly’s DA

Republicans in Harrisburg are moving to impeach Philly’s DA, with little input from the city residents who re-elected him last year.

4 years ago

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