Gun Violence

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.

A public health approach is being proposed with part of the $20 million-plus the township has received in American Rescue Plan Act funding.

The report examining more than 2,000 shootings confirmed what Philadelphians already know: that the city’s gun violence epidemic overwhelmingly affects Black residents.

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.

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.

Anti-violence initiatives in the city will be evaluated, to make sure the funding is getting to those most at risk.

Oronde McClain, who was shot in the head at age 10 in Philadelphia, shares his story with WHYY host Cherri Gregg.

The officers had been responding to a call Friday about an argument between a woman and her adult son.

The federal government will stand "shoulder to shoulder" with communities working to fight gun violence, Merrick Garland tells a meeting of U.S. mayors.

The teen in custody posted the photo from inside the school, investigators say.

Pennsylvania is using federal stimulus funding to put another $15 million dollars toward violence intervention and prevention programs.

Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to veto the bill.

After a record-setting year for the number of people murdered, Philadelphia police officials said the city is still on a similar course in 2022.

Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting in East Mount Airy that left a 17-year-old girl dead Friday night.