Gun Violence
New facility in Southwest Philly opens to help prevent, care for victims of gun violence
As the city's homicide rate continues to climb, the District Attorney's office has a new effort to bring resources to people affected by the gun violence epidemic.
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Film crew voiced complaints before fatal on-set shooting
The tragic mistake came hours after some workers walked off the job to protest conditions and production issues.
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Warrant: Baldwin didn’t know weapon contained live round
Court records show that an assistant director unwittingly handed Alec Baldwin a loaded weapon and told him it was safe to use.
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3 years after Pittsburgh synagogue attack, trial still ahead
A landmark synagogue building in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood remains dormant three years after it was the scene of a rampage that left 11 people dead.
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Philly principals demand more robust response to gun violence near schools
Educators, politicians, racial justice organizers, and clergy gathered Wednesday evening to call for a coordinated, citywide strategy to stop the violence.
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Philly P.D. selected for Justice Dept.’s National Public Safety Partnership
The police department will receive training and technical assistance on gun violence prevention, criminal justice collaboration, community engagement.
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Police identify innocent 65-year-old man fatally shot near Philadelphia’s Lincoln High School
Jeffrey Carter, 65, was fatally shot in the head by a stray bullet and a 16-year-old student from the nearby high school was shot in the back of the head as he ran away.
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Trial pushed back for Maurice Hill, man accused of shooting 6 officers in Tioga standoff
Maurice Hill trial: Accused shooter at center of Nicetown-Tioga standoff trial delayed.
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2 people shot while inside vehicle near Philadelphia high school
The call came in around 3 p.m. for a shooting near the intersection of Rowland and Ryan avenues, which is just outside Lincoln High School in the city's Mayfair section.
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Police: Fight led to shooting inside Park City Center mall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
According to Lancaster City police, several males were arguing inside the mall when multiple shots were fired.
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One imam is running out of space to bury Muslims. Others worry about their mental health as funeral directors confront tragically unprecedented demand.
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Listen 4:18Philly officials point to abundance of illegal guns as driver of homicide surge
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw spoke about the role of the illegal gun trade at a hearing organized by City Council’s Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention.
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Philadelphians seek help with bullet damage to cars as shootings continue
Neither the city nor state offers assistance, and repairs can be costly.
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Shaquille Barbour, Legend Taliferro, and Amaria Jones are just a handful of the rising number of children and teenagers who have lost their lives to gun violence in the U.S.
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Family of the 8-year-old shot fatally by Sharon Hill police call for the officers’ firing
The family of Fanta Bility, the 8-year-old girl killed by Sharon Hill police in late August, is urging the Delaware County borough to fire the officers responsible for her dea
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