Seeking Peace in Philly

A quadruple shooting in Northeast Philadelphia left three people dead and one person injured Monday night. This tragedy comes on the same day the city has heightened their police presence in neighborhoods that have been hotspots for gun violence crimes. NBC10’s Johnny Archer was live on the scene with the breaking details.

Friends and family gathered in Harrowgate Thursday night to honor their loved one who was one of the 562 people killed last year, and they’re demanding more be done about the violence issue in the city. NBC10’s Johnny Archer speaks to the victim’s family who is still looking for the man responsible for the murder.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced the creation of a new unit that will crack down on carjackings in the city while working with the Gun Violence Task Force.

As Philadelphia marked its 500th murder of the year, city leaders announced an initiative that will place more police officers in neighborhoods hit hardest by violent crime. 

City officials announced that Philadelphia has reached 500 homicides this year, but nearly a dozen police districts have reported a decrease in shootings and homicides in the area. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan spoke with some community activists on why they think the city still isn’t doing enough.

Lawmakers in Harrisburg are sending millions of dollars in funding to the city of Philadelphia for more staffing and resources to investigate and prosecute violent crime. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk explains.

After surviving a shooting and serving time in jail, Tyrique Glasgow turned his life around and started the Young Chances Foundation, a nonprofit that works to reduce violence and poverty in Philadelphia. NBC10’s Frances Wang appeared on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ where Glasgow was honored for his incredible work.

As of Monday, the number of homicides throughout Philadelphia is down 8% in comparison to last year. Residents say much more work needs to be done however. NBC10’s Leah Uko spoke with community members about what they’re doing to help make the city safer.

City Council approved a permanent 10 p.m. curfew for children and teens under the age of 18 in Philadelphia. 

After Philadelphia set aside $500,000 to relocate residents who were targets of deadly violence, some council members say the victims still haven’t received the money. Now they’re wondering where the money went.

A new gaming room in Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane neighborhood is giving children who have been impacted by gun violence a safe outlet to learn about critical thinking. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville has the story.

Philadelphia continues to invest in groups that are working to curb the violence in the city. NBC10’s Karen Hua speaks to the executive director of NUAD, which helps reform, rehabilitate and give job opportunities to men with drug problems and criminal histories.

With crime rates continuing to rise in Philadelphia, addressing safety in the streets is at the top of voters’ priorities. Young students participated in a mock election on Monday and spoke on potential solutions to curb gun violence. NBC10’s Karen Hua spoke with those students.