
Gun Violence
Buffalo shooting victim laid to rest; city marks 1 week
Mourners said their final goodbyes to Roberta Drury on Saturday at the Assumption Church in Syracuse, not far from where she grew up in Cicero.
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The Tops in Buffalo’s East Side was a lifeline. Residents wonder if it should reopen
The Tops Friendly Markets grocery store opened on Jefferson Avenue on the East Side of Buffalo in 2003. It was a long road to get there.
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‘How dare you!’: Grief, anger from Buffalo victims’ kin
Relatives of the 10 Black people massacred in a Buffalo supermarket are pleading with the nation to confront and stop racist violence.
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Teen committee conducts gun violence survey to bring solutions to city officials
A new teen committee surveyed 1300 students throughout the Philadelphia area on gun violence solutions. “Better gun laws” and more support for families were among the asks.
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The Buffalo shooting and the rise in violent extremism
The suspected gunman that killed 10 Black Americans in Buffalo was inspired by white supremacist and racist ideology. How do we counter violent far-right extremism?
Air Date: May 19, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Five 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.
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The exposure to racist acts of gun violence is a mental health concern, local mental health professionals say.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Buffalo shooting latest example of targeted racial violence
Authorities say the suspected gunman, who is white, specifically targeted a predominantly Black neighborhood.
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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.
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California churchgoers hog-tied gunman in deadly attack
The gunman had opened fire during a lunch reception, killing one person and wounding five others.
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The free, daylong event offered grief counseling and workshops dedicated to healing traumas and fostering forgiveness.
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It’s week 19 of the year and America has already seen 198 mass shootings
This averages out to about 10 such attacks a week.
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