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Gun Violence

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Community

California churchgoers hog-tied gunman in deadly attack

The gunman had opened fire during a lunch reception, killing one person and wounding five others.

3 years ago

Rows of T-shirts bearing the name of Philadelphians lost to gun violence are on display with a fence and bushes in the background.
Community

‘Put away petty grievances’: In West Philadelphia, families of gun violence victims come together for healing and reflection

The free, daylong event offered grief counseling and workshops dedicated to healing traumas and fostering forgiveness.

3 years ago

A person places flowers outside the scene of a shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., Sunday, May 15, 2022.
NPR
Community

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.

3 years ago

Two people kneel on the ground in front of a memorial made of flowers.
Community

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

Police investigate after a shooting at a supermarket on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y.  (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Community

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

This March 11, 2019 photo shows the Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee's new downtown arena that opened in the summer of 2018. (AP Photo/Carrie Antlfinger)
Community

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

(6abc)
Courts & Law

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.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Police Department's 39th District building. (Google maps)
Community
6abc

Man shot by Philadelphia police officer inside 39th District building

The gunfire happened just after 9 a.m. inside the building in Hunting Park.

3 years ago

West Philly residents at a Billy Penn community conversation about anti-violence funding
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

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.

3 years ago

In this courtroom sketch, Frank James, seated at center of right table, and on left of the screen, upper right, appears during the brief proceeding in a federal court in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Thursday, April 14, 2022. James, accused of opening fire on a crowded subway train in Brooklyn, was ordered held without bail as prosecutors told a judge Thursday he terrified all of New York City
Courts & Law

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.

3 years ago

A Philadelphia police officer walks past the scene of a shooting in LOVE Park. A 29-year-old man was killed. A security guard for Christmas Village has been charged
Community

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

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Interfaith leaders, youth mentors, law enforcement representatives and elected officials spoke at an anti-gun violence rally at City Hall Thursday. Mothers in Charge, a nonprofit led by mothers who've lost children to gunfire, organized the event. (Sammy Caiola/WHYY)
Community

As 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.

3 years ago

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Courts & Law
6abc

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.

3 years ago

President Biden's nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Steve Dettelbach, speaks during an event about gun violence on April 11 at the White House. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
NPR
Health

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.

4 years ago

A rally calling for an end to gun violence brings together Gov. Tom Wolf and lawmakers, joining students, family members of victims of gun violence, and advocates at the steps of the state Capitol. April 26, 2022. (Dan Gleiter / PennLive)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

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