Gun Violence
$5 million for forensics is only a ‘drop in the bucket,’ says Philly DA
Krasner suggested a substantial increase in forensics funding would result in more arrests and convictions.
3 years ago
Philly launches new victim advocate office amid ongoing violence crisis
Family members of city crime victims shared they are grateful to see the creation of a new office dedicated to their support.
3 years ago
Parents: Amir Locke ‘executed’; Minneapolis mayor halts no-knock entries
The Minneapolis mayor has imposed a moratorium on no-knock warrants after Amir Locke was killed as a SWAT team carried out a search warrant in a downtown apartment.
3 years ago
Homicides, shootings begin trending down in Philly
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw stressed that even though the numbers are down, people are still dying and families are losing loved ones on a daily basis.
3 years ago
Philly DA: Murders are down compared to this time last year
Philadelphia’s District Attorney says homicides are down for the first time this year, and a new initiative is looking to help younger offenders take a path away from crime.
3 years ago
Upper Darby mayor wants to use $1M of ARPA funds for gun violence prevention
A public health approach is being proposed with part of the $20 million-plus the township has received in American Rescue Plan Act funding.
3 years ago
Philadelphia releases findings after reviewing over 2,000 shootings in the city
The report examining more than 2,000 shootings confirmed what Philadelphians already know: that the city’s gun violence epidemic overwhelmingly affects Black residents.
3 years ago
Philly reps. urge Congress to pass bill to put $1B to help solve murders, care for victims
The press conference calling for the federal funding drew an uninvited guest: the mother of a 15-year-old who was killed just feet from where the politicians were speaking.
3 years ago
Philly DA: City’s 2022 murder rate already outpacing record-deadly 2021
As homicides spike to a rate unseen in Philadelphia since the city began tracking murders, Philly DA Larry Krasner vows to focus on prosecuting gun crimes.
3 years ago
A review aims to find out if anti-violence money is doing its job in Philadelphia
Anti-violence initiatives in the city will be evaluated, to make sure the funding is getting to those most at risk.
3 years ago
No longer a victim: How one survivor dealt with Philadelphia’s gun violence
Oronde McClain, who was shot in the head at age 10 in Philadelphia, shares his story with WHYY host Cherri Gregg.
3 years ago
Listen 7:001 NYPD officer killed in Harlem shooting, suspect from Allentown
The officers had been responding to a call Friday about an argument between a woman and her adult son.
3 years ago
Attorney General Garland pledges a comprehensive response to violent crime
The federal government will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with communities working to fight gun violence, Merrick Garland tells a meeting of U.S. mayors.
3 years ago
Social media photo of student with gun prompted lockdown at Academy Park High School
The teen in custody posted the photo from inside the school, investigators say.
3 years ago