PA "red flag" bills aim to curb gun violence
The two "red flag" bills would empower police to remove firearms from people with a court order, as well as expand background check requirements.
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The two "red flag" bills would empower police to remove firearms from people with a court order, as well as expand background check requirements.
They're calling for the state's GOP majority in the Senate to pass two “red flag” bills that would empower police to remove firearms from people who may be an imminent danger to themselves or others.
Police said they found a white Jeep Cherokee that fled the scene with multiple weapons in it roughly a mile and a half away from the shooting.
Police claim nearly two dozen shots were fired at the women, who were both 21 years old.
Philadelphia police found 3 guns and a vehicle they believed was used in a drive-by shooting at mourners honoring the life of another gunshot victim, Ross DiMattei reports.
A man is dead and another is injured after a shooting at a gas station in North Philadelphia overnight, police said.
The mother of a two-year-old boy shot in the Kingsessing mass shooting speaks out about the tragic incident and the road to recovery.
Police identified a suspect in the murder of a 30-year-old man who was shot and killed on Kelly Drive in June.
Philadelphia police, District Attorney Larry Krasner, lawmakers and more are looking to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our city – gun violence.
Philadelphia police, District Attorney Larry Krasner, lawmakers and more are looking to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our city – gun violence.
Kids make up more than 10% of Philadelphia gun violence victims. Advocates made their voices heard with City Council Friday.
Philadelphia leaders, school superintendents and advocates came together Friday to discuss how they can protect children from gun violence in the city. While it may be a daunting task, they're dedicated to the mission. Dan Snyder reports.
At least 14 deaths and 50 injuries came from shootings over the Fourth of July weekend.
Kimbrady Carriker was charged in the mass shooting that killed 5 people Monday, July 3, in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced a lawsuit filed against two ghost gun manufacturers to combat gun violence in the city.
Police have identified the five people killed in Monday's mass shooting in Kingsessing, including a 15-year-old.
Charges are pending for the alleged shooter. Five men died and two children were injured Monday night.
Five men were killed and two others were injured in a mass shooting Monday night in Kingsessing, police said. Charges are pending against the gunman.
Kenney said Tuesday that the dealer who sold guns to the person involved in a mass shooting in Kingsessing "should be sued until they're out of business."
Police say a total of seven people were shot, with the youngest victim being just 2 years old.
A man was pronounced dead Friday night after a shooting in South Philadelphia.
Police are looking for Antwan Grimes, Keon Smitha nd Amir Johnson.
Police say the shooting happened near 2200 Kelly Drive and the man was shot multiple times throughout his body.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a deadly double shooting near Temple University's campus.
Police are searching for a possible vehicle in connection to the shooting. They believe a suspect fired and then either entered or exited the car.
