
Gun Violence
Fourth of July mass shooting: 9 shot, including 3 juveniles, in Southwest Philadelphia; 1 killed
Officials said the crime scene spans over two blocks and that there may have been a barbecue going on at the time.
9 months ago
As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working
The first four months of 2024 saw ...
9 months ago
U.S. court says Smith & Wesson must comply with New Jersey subpoena in deceptive advertising probe
The investigation — which is civil, not criminal — began under former New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and has continued under his successor, Matthew J. Platkin.
10 months ago
Suspect charged with attempted murder after shooting injures 7 in North Philadelphia
The victims, between the ages of 16 and 46, were shot while standing outside Wednesday night. Police say one is in critical condition while the rest are stable at a hospital.
10 months ago
7 people wounded in North Philly shooting, police say
Police said no weapons were recovered at the scene and no arrests have been made.
10 months ago
A spokesperson with the Delaware Department of Justice says it is reviewing the ruling. Delaware banned bump stocks in 2018.
10 months ago
Listen 1:01Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks, gun accessories used in 2017 Vegas massacre
The high court found 6-3 the Trump administration did not follow federal law when it banned bump stocks after a gunman in Las Vegas attacked a country music festival in 2017.
10 months ago
3 homicides within 45 minutes across Philadelphia in Memorial Day weekend violence
The long holiday weekend has been marred by an outburst of violence in Philadelphia.
11 months ago
DA charges Wilbert Rosado-Ruiz in deadly Delaware County Linen shooting
District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer alleges Rosado-Ruiz “took out his anger” on his colleagues, two of whom were killed.
11 months ago
2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Delaware County Linen in Chester
DA Stollsteimer described the incident as a “workplace shooting” where an employee “took out his anger.”
11 months ago
Philly DA predicts record low for violent crime in 2024
District Attorney Larry Krasner said there could be a national record for low violent crime as it falls this year in Philadelphia.
11 months ago
Listen 1:05New charges announced against 4 youths arrested in gunfire at West Philly Eid celebration
Prosecutors said Friday that the 15- and 16-year-old youths arrested after the April 10 gunfire at Clara Muhammad Square will be charged as adults.
11 months ago
What would a future without guns look like? Ask an artist
Ten artists were asked to invent a future world that doesn’t have guns. Their responses range from spiritual to science fiction fantasy.
12 months ago
Physical and verbal violence against health care workers has reached record levels, according to federal data.
12 months ago
Listen 1:26Legislation banning guns on college campuses advances out of Del. House committee
The state is considering several firearms bills that would prohibit guns on college campuses, more narrowly define a firearm and create a volunteer gun owner registry.
12 months ago
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