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After months of declining gun violence, 57 people have been shot this July. Residents fear what this means moving forward ...
In 2020, Philadelphia had 499 homicides – nearly 150 more than the previous year. Gun violence worsened in 2021 – with 562 homicides that year – and then dropped slightly in 2022.
Gun violence remains a pressing issue in Philadelphia, despite a notable decrease in incidents in 2023. The city is witnessing a significant community response aimed at addressing this crisis ...
In 2020, Philadelphia had 499 homicides – nearly 150 more than the previous year. Gun violence worsened in 2021 – with 562 homicides that year – and then dropped slightly in 2022.
Philadelphia has experienced the biggest drop in gun violence among major U.S. cities so far in 2024, according to a new report from a Washington D.C.-based think tank.
Philadelphia has recorded more than 500 homicides this year as the city's gun violence crisis continues to rise dramatically.The city has only ever recorded this large loss of human life twice in ...
The increase in patrols is part of a new crime reduction plan. The city's $5.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2023 includes $184 million for gun violence initiatives, and a nearly $30 million ...
As youth gun violence continues to rise, local organizations are teaching young people the skills to stop, think, and choose ...
Philadelphia has experienced the biggest drop in gun violence among major U.S. cities so far in 2024, according to a new report.
Philly has the largest drop in gun violence out of major U.S. cities, report says Philadelphia has seen the sharpest decline in gun violence so far in 2024 out of major U.S. cities, according to ...
In 2020, Philadelphia had 499 homicides – nearly 150 more than the previous year. Gun violence worsened in 2021 – with 562 homicides that year – and then dropped slightly in 2022.