Gun Violence

One solution: Build relationships to restore trust in local media.

City Council President Clarke’s goal is to embed officers in communities to build relationships that could lead to a decrease in the violence that has plagued Philadelphia.

Police officers went to a home in the city at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday when the gunfire broke out and officers radioed in they were hit.

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.