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.

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 in Philadelphia plummeted in 2024 − here are 3 factors at play ... Temple University attributes the reduction in crime within its patrol areas to the implementation of safety ...

Understanding the context of gun violence in Philadelphia As of Oct. 1, 2024, Philadelphia has recorded 841 shootings, with alarming statistics showing that half of the victims are under 30 years ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced Thursday a comprehensive plan to reduce violence and crime in the city following 2018, which saw the city's highest murder rate in ...

CAP analyzed “gun homicides and gun violence victimizations” data from 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2024 from Jan. 1 to April 30 (which CAP referred to as “year to date,” or “YTD”).

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw released a new crime prevention and violence reduction plan on Friday, and one key component of that plan was announced by ...

Mayor Jim Kenney’s promised to implement aspects of Resolution 200447, which would declare a city-wide emergency on gun violence and establish more transparency with city efforts to reduce gun ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- On Tuesday, Philadelphia Police outlined new steps they're taking to try and get a hold on the rising gun violence in the city. Alarming is the word Philadelphia Police ...