Gun Violence
Swarthmore College students, faculty launch Delco’s first homicide database
Advocates hope the Delaware County Homicide Database will help reduce gun violence. It documents 503 homicides from 2005 to 2019.
4 years ago
Listen 4:124 takeaways from the first week of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial
Nearly three hours of testimony came from a video producer for a right-wing news site who filmed Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wis.
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‘This is a Pennsylvania problem’: Bipartisan calls for statewide action on gun violence
Pa. Senator Sharif Street and Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal brought together state and local leaders to discuss gun violence prevention.
4 years ago
White House rolls out new plan to combat gun suicides in U.S.
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military.
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Philly police ID father gunned down while in van with 2 teen daughters
Police say a gunman fired 14 bullets into a minivan, hitting a 42-year-old father who was found slumped behind the wheel.
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Jury seated for homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse
Opening statements are set to begin Tuesday morning.
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Starting Monday, the Philadelphia Police Department is boosting its presence outside 25 school zones in response to growing incidents of gun violence.
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Hidden Costs: Gun violence, mental health and financial stress
Mental health and post-traumatic stress bear a hidden cost in the aftermath of gun violence.
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Listen 4:41Hidden costs: Gun violence, seeking wellness in the aftermath
Connecting victims of gun violence to resources that may help them achieve a sense of well-being means navigating a complex system with ambiguous rules.
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Listen 4:41What happens when a victim of gun violence is blamed for their own death?
Some victims of gun violence are blamed for their own death. Families often challenge ambiguous policies to get financial help in the aftermath.
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Listen 4:41Hidden Costs: Gun violence, the health care aftermath, and who pays?
The City of Philadelphia takes a big financial hit every time someone is injured or killed due to gun violence. Much of the costs are borne by the city itself.
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Listen 4:41Walter Wallace Jr.’s family awarded wrongful death settlement from City of Philadelphia
Lawyers announced Thursday afternoon that a settlement was reached, but kept the amount private.
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Families of 9 killed in S.C. church settle with feds over gun purchase
The Justice Department will pay $88 million, which includes $63 million for the families of the slain and $25 million for survivors of the shooting, it was announced Thursday.
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Family sues Sharon Hill Borough and the officers who killed 8-year-old after firing into a crowd
The lawsuit accuses the three officers of excessive force and negligence, and blames the Sharon Hill Borough Council and police chief for failing to properly train officers.
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The Philadelphia district attorney race: DA Larry Krasner and Charles Peruto
DA Larry Krasner and challenger criminal defense attorney Charles Peruto join us to discuss the Philadelphia DA race, criminal justice, and the city's soaring homicide rates.
Air Date: October 26, 2021 10:00 am
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