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Gun Violence

Rapper YBC Dul stands in front of a SUV with its door open
Courts & Law
6abc

Rapper affiliated with Philadelphia street gang ‘YBC’ shot dead in Olney: Sources

Sources have identified the victim as Abdul Vicks, a well-known rapper affiliated with the gang Young Bag Chasers (YBC).

4 months ago

Several people advocating against gun violence pose for a photo at WHYY's Bridging Blocks event August 17.
Community

Gun violence prevention advocates, community members gather for Bridging Blocks event

Advocates said gun violence prevention needs to be a “priority” for elected officials and leaders.

4 months ago

PnB Rock performing
Courts & Law

Jury finds man guilty of sending 17-year-old son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock

Both sides at the trial agreed that the teen walked into a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles in 2022 and shot the Philly rapper while robbing him of his jewelry.

5 months ago

A man stands at a podium in front of a mural on a wall featuring yellow flowers and varying colors
Arts & Entertainment

Mural Arts unveils first of six youth anti-violence mural projects

The state crime and delinquency agency funded a new mural in Fitler Square. It is the first of six murals designed by children.

5 months ago

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Three variations of the AR-15 assault rifle are displayed
Courts & Law

Federal judge says New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan wrote that he was compelled to rule as he did because of the Supreme Court’s rulings in firearms cases.

5 months ago

Ronald Rowe
Politics & Policy

Social media account with extremist comments could be tied to Trump gunman, FBI says

The social media account had antisemitic and anti-immigrant comments that could be linked to the shooter.

5 months ago

The Al-Aqsa Islamic Society
Courts & Law

Man shot in ‘execution-type’ killing outside mosque was a 43-year-old Philadelphia resident

Authorities say a man ran up to Raheem Jefferson on Tuesday afternoon in a parking lot near the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society and fired at least 17 rounds.

5 months ago

Ronald Rowe and Paul Abbate
Politics & Policy

Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt

Ronald Rowe is testifying Tuesday before two Senate committees. Rowe says he recently traveled to the Pennsylvania shooting site and says what he saw made him ashamed.

5 months ago

Secret Service with Trump after the shooting at his rally
Politics & Policy

Pa. Congressman Mike Kelly chosen to lead House task force investigating Trump assassination attempt

Reps. Madeleine Dean and Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania are also on the task force.

5 months ago

Mark Dial entering the courthouse
Courts & Law

Judge denies bid to move trial of ex-officer out of Philadelphia due to coverage, protests

Attorneys for former officer Mark Dial, who shot and killed Eddie Irizarry as he sat in his car in Kensington last August, sought the change of venue in the spring.

5 months ago

Residential street
Politics & Policy

Trump gunman’s hometown of Bethel Park reels after assassination attempt

The working-class town of about 30,000 just outside of Pittsburgh was rattled after learning the gunman came from their community.

5 months ago

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords speaks during a campaign event for Vice President Kamala Harris, Thursday, July 25, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Politics & Policy

Gabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Philadelphia

The former Democratic congresswoman, who was wounded in a 2011 shooting in Arizona, spoke about gun violence at the Salt & Light church in Southwest Philly.

5 months ago

Cherelle Parker
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker answers your questions

What has the mayor accomplished after six months in office and what’s still on the top of her to-do list? We discuss policing, violence, “clean, green, saver,” and more.

Air Date: July 25, 2024 12:00 pm

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Christopher Wray
Politics & Policy

Trump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says

FBI Director Christopher Wray said the gunman Googled the question, “How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?”

5 months ago

The scene from the mass shooting in West Philadelphia on July 21, 2024 (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Police identify suspect charged, 3 people killed in West Philly mass shooting

Nine people were shot just after 2 a.m. Sunday during what officials called an illegal block party on North Alden Street in West Philadelphia.

5 months ago

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