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Gun Violence
Philly anti-violence advocates say Biden orders could eventually help stem city’s epidemic
Anti-violence advocates are mostly applauding Biden’s order requiring background checks for so-called ghost guns, though not in the short-term.
3 years ago
Philly police fatally shot 24-year-old man following traffic stop
Before five officers fired on James Alexander, police said they pulled over the car he was in after the driver failed to halt at a stop sign.
3 years ago
‘It has to stop’: Biden takes initial action on guns, calls on Congress to do more
Declaring U.S gun violence an "epidemic" and "an international embarrassment," President Biden outlined actions to regulate certain firearms and to try to prevent gun violence
3 years ago
Philly’s gun violence epidemic knows no borders and never has
For many Philadelphians, gun violence is a daily threat. Eric Marsh writes that he has never feared for his life more than he does now.
3 years ago
Biden to unveil actions on guns, including new ATF boss
Biden has faced increasing pressure to act on gun control after a spate of mass shootings across the U.S. in recent weeks.
3 years ago
Gunman killed, officer hurt after traffic stop leads to police shooting in North Philly
The ordeal began at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday on the 1500 block of Somerville Avenue when police pulled over a blue Kia sedan with three men and a woman inside.
3 years ago
The root causes of gun violence
2021 is on track to be Philadelphia’s deadliest year due to the disturbing rise in gun violence. We'll discuss the root causes of gun violence and effective interventions.
Air Date: April 7, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:31What you’ll find in the new health department dashboard that tracks city violence
How do shootings relate to employment, education, income and age — and what’s the financial toll on the hospital system and the community?
3 years ago
Delaware Senate approves gun permit requirements and high-capacity magazine ban
Two measures regulating the sale and use of guns in Delaware were approved by the State Senate Thursday afternoon.
3 years ago
Philly to unveil long-awaited update to its plan to fight gun violence in April
City health officials said the new plan will take a more preventative approach.
3 years ago
Philly police chief says agency can’t fund violence prevention even as spending grows
Philly is spending more on policing now than in the past, yet PPD can’t budget for anti-violence work amid a homicide crisis, the Commissioner Outlaw said.
3 years ago
Donations for Asian American groups surge after killings
About $25.8 million has been pledged for such groups or causes by nearly 30 philanthropic donors in the aftermath of the shooting.
3 years ago
L&I shuts down Philly social club where 7 people were injured in mass shooting
An L&I spokesperson told NBC10 Monday that they closed Golf and Social Bar due to coronavirus violations.
3 years ago
Philly’s Black community didn’t create the gun violence epidemic we face
West Philadelphian Amir Bey Richardson writes about his experiences with guns and how U.S. history and struggles for white power have shaped them.
3 years ago
Gunman fires into crowd outside Philly bar; 4 critically wounded
Four of the wounded were in critical condition and three were stable, news outlets reported. A person of interest was in custody.
3 years ago