Gun Violence
Teen arrested for murder at SEPTA station has been cleared of wrongdoing, Philadelphia DA says
SEPTA surveillance video showed that he was not involved in the murder.
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Philadelphia program to provide support for students who experience trauma from violence
The Handle With Care initiative will notify the district of students who have been exposed to some type of violence so they can receive wraparound services.
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What is ISIS-K, the group that claims it carried out the Moscow concert attack?
The group emerged in 2014 and 2015 in Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan after its leaders broke away from al-Qaida and the Taliban.
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Philadelphia mass shooting suspect is headed to trial after receiving mental health treatment
Kimbrady Carriker is charged for the seemingly random shootings in Kingsessing in July 2023.
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Barbers are mentoring Philly students mid-haircut: ‘It’s like a therapy session’
Against the backdrop of the city’s gun violence crisis, students are able to open up with the safe-space ethos of the makeshift barbershop.
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Listen 4:53Eagles QB Jalen Hurts covers funeral cost for Texas teen killed in shooting
Family members said that Jalen Hurts has been a big help following the deadly shooting of 18-year-old Jarvon Coles.
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Philadelphia rapper Phat Geez fatally shot in Brewerytown
Officers responded to a report of a person with a gun at about 10:10 p.m. Sunday on the 1200 block of North Taney Street.
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Man faces charges in Pa. and N.J. after alleged killings of family members in Bucks County
Andre Gordon Jr. has been charged in Bucks County with murder, aggravated assault and robbery. New Jersey's attorney general says he faces carjacking and weapons charges.
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Alleged Bucks County shooter apprehended by police in Trenton, N.J.
The man suspected of killing three people in Bucks County was arrested without incident by police in Trenton, N.J.
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They encourage all worshipers to understand how to stop the bleeding if someone is shot or stabbed.
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Listen 1:10Former Eagle Brian Dawkins wants Philly students to speak openly about mental health
In the wake of a mass shooting that left eight teens injured, Dawkins spoke to Philly students about the importance of dealing with trauma.
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Listen 1:563 men face firearms charges after Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting, authorities say
Court documents that were part of the complaint said 12 people brandished firearms and at least six people fired weapons at the rally.
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4th suspect sought for mass shooting at SEPTA bus stop identified; up to $5,000 reward offered
Asir Boone, 17, is wanted for attempted murder. He should be considered armed and dangerous, officials said.
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Police retract statement saying 4th suspect in custody for Philly mass shooting; remains at large
Police say they are still working to see if the bus stop shooting is connected to the killing of an Imhotep Charter High School student, 17-year-old Dayemen Taylor.
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Delaware fights challenge to assault weapons, large-capacity magazine bans in appeals court
The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia is weighing whether to grant requests by gun rights advocates to bar Delaware laws they argue are unconstitutional.
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