Public Safety
What we know about the July Fourth shooting in Philly
Two police officers were wounded. It's unclear whether they were shot intentionally.
4 years ago
2 police officers injured during July 4th shooting on Ben Franklin Parkway; $20K reward offered
One officer suffered a graze wound to the head, while the other was wounded in the shoulder.
4 years ago
July 4 parade shooting near Chicago leaves 6 dead, 30 hurt; man detained
An hourslong manhunt during which residents hunkered down in businesses or received police escorts to their homes ended with a traffic stop and brief chase Monday evening.
4 years ago
A Black man who was killed by police was unarmed at the time of the shooting
Officials in Akron, Ohio, released video of the pursuit and shooting of Jayland Walker, 25.
4 years ago
Fireworks injuries have been rising. Here are some safety tips for July 4th
As July Fourth approaches, federal regulators are warning people to use fireworks safely, as a new report shows that fireworks-related injuries have been increasing.
4 years ago
Ban on assault-style weapons gets Del. Gov. John Carney’s signature, along with other gun bills
Anti-gun violence advocates cheered as Gov. John Carney signed a package of six bills designed to reduce the threat of gun violence in Delaware.
4 years ago
Toll now at 53 in San Antonio as families wait for answers
The driver and two other men from Mexico remained in custody Wednesday.
4 years ago
Court kills Flint water charges against ex-governor, others
The court says a judge sitting as a one-person grand jury had no power to issue indictments. It’s an extraordinary defeat for Attorney General Dana Nessel.
4 years ago
Building owner accused of setting fire that led to Philadelphia firefighter’s death
Al-Ashraf Khalil is charged with maliciously damaging a building by means of fire and aiding and abetting.
4 years ago
Workplace violence, rising even before the pandemic, is up 14% at N.J. hospitals
Nearly 10,000 incidents of workplace violence were reported at New Jersey health care facilities in 2021. That’s a 14.6% increase over the past three years.
4 years ago
46 migrants found dead in abandoned trailer in San Antonio
It’s among the deadliest of the tragedies that have claimed thousands of lives in recent decades as people attempt to cross the U.S. border from Mexico.
4 years ago
With new federal gun laws in place, Pa. lawmakers push for state ‘red flag’ laws
With $750 million on the table, Congressman Dwight Evans and state Senator Art Haywood look to create red flag laws in Pennsylvania.
4 years ago
Philly DA Krasner concerned Supreme Court ruling could impact Pa. gun rules
DA Krasner said last week’s Supreme Court gun ruling could impact Pennsylvania gun regulations, making it harder to arrest people for violations.
4 years ago
The legislation provides funding for education, but not directly to help landlords install new detectors — and PHA says cost is a big issue.
4 years ago
N.J. officials spar over gun reform, as U.S. Supreme Court rules on concealed carry
Like New York, New Jersey is one of six “may-issue” states, which means law enforcement can use discretion in issuing concealed carry permits.
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