Gun Violence

Philadelphia’s more than $5 billion spending plan is designed to promote racial equity while also trying to make the city safer and better for all.

In a bi-weekly gun violence update, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said the crime rate is rising in areas targeted for crime prevention.

The City of Philadelphia has added a gun violence prevention hotline to its 2-1-1 services, to link callers with jobs, counseling, and other help.

The suspect's car was impounded with a bullet hole visible in the back side window.

Executive Director of Public Safety Charlie Leone will leave his post effective April 29.

How residents in Mantua and Kensington are pushing for change.

The 40 civil cases, which included 16 of the 17 families of those killed in the 2018 mass shooting, accused the FBI of negligence.

A listening tour has surfaced new suggestions — but some of them are already in the works.

The use of social media for bragging about violent acts is on the increase in Philadelphia. Police say young people aren’t realizing the true reality of their actions.

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said there was insufficient evidence to charge the officers in the deaths.

According to the Action News data journalism team, the homicide rate is now up 8% from last year, which broke a somber record.

Domestic assaults with guns have almost doubled over the last five years. Philadelphia City Council heard from victims and others about how to work on the issue.

The new play “Childhoodslost Chronicles” features teenage actors, showing gun violence through their eyes. It runs this weekend at the Arts Bank on South Broad Street.

Philadelphia has set aside funding for community groups combating gun violence. But nonprofit leaders say actually getting the money has been a challenge.

A Philadelphia cop who shot and killed a 12-year-old that allegedly shot at police will lose his job. Philadelphia’s police commissioner calls the shooting a tragedy.