
Gun Violence
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.
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Man shot by Philadelphia police officer inside 39th District building
The gunfire happened just after 9 a.m. inside the building in Hunting Park.
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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.
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Grand jury indicts suspect in Brooklyn subway mass shooting
The panel charged Frank James with committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation system and discharging a firearm during a violent crime.
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Everyone’s trying to solve Philly’s gun violence crisis. Is more collaboration the answer?
Four Philly nonprofits originally planned gun violence prevention events on the Saturday before Mother’s Day.
3 years ago
Listen 2:08As Mother’s Day approaches, grieving moms plead for gun violence solutions
Mothers in Charge, a nonprofit led by moms who’ve lost children to gun violence, gathered at City Hall to push for more action on Phily’s gun violence crisis.
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Former Philadelphia police officer charged with murder in shooting of 12-year-old boy
Edsaul Mendoza, 26, is charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in the death of 12-year-old Thomas "TJ" Siderio.
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A pediatric surgical group endorses Biden’s nominee for gun enforcement agency chief
The organization, which has more than 1,600 members, says it is "imperative" that ATF have a strong and effective director.
3 years ago
CeaseFirePA, supporters ask lawmakers to take steps to reduce gun violence: ‘Enough is enough’
The group sought support for Senate Bill 217 and House Bill 980, which would require gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms.
3 years ago
Some City Council members and community advocates say the money should be used to expand community policing efforts.
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Listen 1:52Grand Rapids chief IDs officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya
Grand Rapids, Michigan, police have identified Christopher Schurr as the officer who killed Patrick Lyoya three weeks ago.
3 years ago
As National Victims Rights Week kicks off, Philadelphia’s gun violence shows no sign of slowing down
As Philadelphia marks National Crime Victims Rights Week with a series of events, the city’s gun violence shows no signs of abating.
3 years ago