Gun Violence
Philly Violence: City records 300th homicide, teen wounded in deadly triple shooting
The City of Philadelphia recorded its 300th homicide of the year early Friday morning.
3 years ago
After a shooting, a grandmother reopens her SW Philly block as a ‘safe zone’ for play
Alden Street residents worked through their trauma together after the fatal shooting. One resident called her block “a village looking after the children.”
3 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Kenney remains unwilling to declare gun violence a citywide emergency
Tamara Russell, aka P.O.C., hit the streets of Philadelphia to hear how residents feel about Mayor Jim Kenney’s hesitancy to declare gun violence a citywide emergency.
3 years ago
Listen 4:36‘The community is tired’: No Gun Zone founder, residents react to rash of gun violence
Amid ongoing gun violence in Philadelphia, residents are rethinking innocuous summer activities and how police should respond to public safety concerns.
3 years ago
Grief counselors in short supply amid rising gun violence in Philly
In Philly, gun violence is prevalent and grief counselors are scarce. Experts say it's a nationwide trend, with most mental health professionals stretched to their limit.
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Asked for documents in Sandy Hook shooting, a gun-maker sent thousands of cartoons
Lawyers representing 10 Sandy Hook families in a lawsuit against Remington Arms Co. have accused the gun-maker of deliberately slowing the discovery process.
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After pushback, a widely criticized mandatory minimum bill is on hold
Supporters see it as a way to combat Philadelphia’s soaring gun violence epidemic. The ACLU says it “may be the worst criminal justice bill that we’ve seen.”
3 years ago
Can $55 million help stop the spike in Wilmington gun violence?
City Council members hope to advise Mayor Mike Purzycki how best to spend American Rescue Plan funds to fight the outbreak of gun violence.
3 years ago
Philly study shows strong correlation between unemployment and gun violence
The city’s research comes as the city continues to experience a surge in gun violence.
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Kenney not ready to declare gun violence emergency for Philadelphia
“There’s a whole range of legal and practical questions that need to be answered,” the mayor said.
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‘How many more must die?’: Philly lawmakers plead for help reducing gun violence
More than 20 people were shot in Philly over the weekend, including a relative of State Sen. Sharif Street. The lawmaker and others say this can’t go on.
3 years ago
Fourth of July shootings across the country kill more than 180 people
The Gun Violence Archive reports that shootings across the country this holiday weekend claimed the lives of more than 180 people.
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Philly DA awards anti-violence grants, says more money available for community groups
These groups may be small, but Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said they are instrumental in the fight against violence.
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Delaware approves new rules for police use of force
Delaware cops will no longer be able to avoid prosecution for shooting a suspect by saying they believed an officer or someone else was in imminent danger of death.
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Elected officials, clergy applaud increased funding for violence prevention in Philly
City Council recently passed a budget for FY22 that includes $155 million for anti-violence efforts — believed to be the most Philly has ever spent on the issue.
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