Gun Violence

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.

Sharon Hill police officers who shot into a crowd, killing Fanta Bility, 8, are on paid leave, while two teenagers are charged with first-degree murder.

Camden continues a trend of low crime numbers, though the numbers for 2021 are flat when compared to the previous year.

Social justice groups UDTJ and Delco Resists plan a rally to coincide with a hearing for one of two teens whose shots did not kill the 8-year-old.

Local, county, and state officials touted the results since the Nov. 2020 launch, including fewer incidents of gun violence.

People of color and young adults bore the brunt of city shootings.

The goal of Group Violence Intervention is to offer support, such as job placement and training, to stop participants from picking up a gun.

Philly police say they can reduce crime by reassigning officers to street duty and creating a new unit designed to curb non-fatal shootings.

Authorities say the incident started as a domestic dispute this morning and SWAT officers were later called to the scene.

Thirty-two nonprofits serving the Philly region through social justice work will benefit from the contribution.