Gun Violence

Three Sharon Hill police officers opened fire on a vehicle outside the Academy Park High School football stadium, sources say.

"Think about how tragic that is, not only for my school community but for those families," the principal said.

Over the past month, the number of shooting victims citywide has dropped 11%, officials said. Operation PinPoint zones saw a more dramatic decrease.

The atorney general said 65 people were charged, and $82,000 along with 41 weapons, seized in West Philadelphia over the past six months.

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on grants going to community organizations throughout Philadelphia to help combat gun violence. And, the Fringe Festival turns 25.

Philadelphia Register of Wills Tracey Gordon believes the city could reduce crime by reducing the number of homes without a clear legal owner.

Two men trying to abate the crisis using a mobile app are hosting a festival at FDR Park this weekend in hopes of giving residents a safe space to decompress.

The families' lead attorney said there was "no explanation" for the decision by Remington to seek the records.

Gun rights advocates lauded the new state law — called "constitutional carry" by supporters — for removing what they considered an unfair burden on gun owners.

Jack Stollsteimer said there is a "high probability" that responsive gunfire from police officers is what killed an 8-year-old girl after a Friday night football game.

Philly is bringing in officers from days off, and is adding special patrols and undercover officers in the crowd at the Made in America concert.

A football game between Academy Park and Pennsbury High School had just ended when shots rang out.

Community members shared suggestions at a panel discussion on anti-violence funding.

One man has been sentenced in a 2019 shooting in Kensington that killed a 2-year-old girl in her mother’s arms.

The teen was playing with her brother and two friends when she was shot.