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Gun Buyback Event Gets 42 Guns Off Philadelphia's Streets

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- City leaders got 42 guns off Philadelphia streets on Saturday during a gun buyback event in the city's Germantown and Overbrook neighborhoods. Individuals who turned into a gun each received a $100 gift card to ShopRite.

The events were held at New Hope Outreach Center in Germantown or the Holy Cross Baptist Church in Overbrook.

Officials say their ongoing Gun Buyback events have now taken more than 650 guns off the streets this year.

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