Gun Violence

1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized After 2 Separate Overnight Shootings In Philadelphia

Philadelphia police are investigating two separate shootings that left one person dead.

2013/05/18

3 Sought In Robbery, Shooting At Chinese Restaurant In West Kensington

Police are searching for three suspects who robbed and shot customers as they ordered Chinese food on Tuesday.

2013/05/16

Guns In Your Home: A Statistical Accident Waiting To Happen

Over 70 percent of the time a minor is killed by a gun, the gun used was housed in that minor’s own home.

2013/05/15

1 Charged, 2 Sought In West Rehoboth Shooting

One person is in custody and Delaware state police are seeking two other suspects after a shooting in West Rehoboth.

2013/05/11

1 Dead, 1 Critical After 3 Separate Shootings In Philadelphia

Police in Philadelphia are investigating three separate shootings that left one man dead and another in critical condition.

2013/05/04

Police Investigate Overnight Stabbing, Shooting In Camden

Police in Camden are investigating a shooting and stabbing that left two people hospitalized.

2013/05/04

Philadelphia Suburban Church Hosts Memorial For Victims Of Gun Violence In The City

Drivers on Montgomery Avenue in Bryn Mawr will be greeted by a staggering sight, for the next two weeks.

2013/04/28

(The image below was designed by students from Pepper Elementary School in Southwest Philadelphia when asked to describe their vision of peace in Philadelphia. Credit: Provided by Physicians for Social Responsibility)

Hundreds Expected To Lace Up For Annual Legs Against Arms 5K

Hundreds are expected to lace up to take a stand against violence and participate in the annual Legs Against Arms 5K run on Sunday.

2013/04/27

(Scott Charles standing in Temple Hospital's morgue with 8th graders from Finletter Elementary. Credit: Pat Loeb)

Program Takes Middle School Students Through Consequences Of Gun Violence

Dr. Amy Goldberg, Temple Hospital’s chief of trauma and surgical critical care, stood in the hospital’s emergency room and held up a blunt-looking metal tool so 20 boys, 8th graders from Finletter, could see it.

2013/04/27

1 Hospitalized After Shooting In Philadelphia

Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting early Saturday in the city’s Eastwick section.

2013/04/20

Chris Christie (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Gov. Christie Announces Plan To Curb Gun Violence

The proposal calls for expanding government-funded mental health treatment, requiring parental sign-off before minors can buy or rent violent video games and mandating would-be gun owners show government-issued IDs.

2013/04/19

New Jersey Governor Christie To Discuss Gun Violence Report

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to have more to say about a report that calls for tighter controls on guns and video games.

2013/04/19

2 Hospitalized After Double Shooting In Delaware County

Police are investigating a double shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Delaware County.

2013/04/17

Police: Barricade In North Philadelphia Ends, Suspect On Loose

Authorities have given the all clear at a barricade situation in North Philadelphia that stemmed from an alleged road rage shooting, but they are still searching for the suspect.

2013/04/14