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March 6, 2024 | 5:45 PM

8 teens wounded by gunfire at Philadelphia bus stop

It's the fourth transit shooting in Philly in as many days
By The Associated Press
October 27, 2023 | 7:56 AM

The Tree of Life synagogue massacre led to little action by the Pa. legislature

After the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, state lawmakers enacted a grant program for nonprofit security. Five years later, bills on guns and hate crimes are still stalled.

By Stephen Caruso/SpotlightPA
October 11, 2023 | 11:46 AM

Confrontation led to fatal shooting at private party at Pennsylvania community center, police say

By The Associated Press

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October 10, 2023 | 10:06 AM

Suspects sought in Pennsylvania community center shooting that killed 1, wounded 8

By The Associated Press
October 9, 2023 | 6:44 AM

1 dead, 8 injured after mass shooting near IUP campus

By Sydney Roach | WPSU
Updated: July 6, 2023 | 9:00 am

Father of the bride and teen who tried to save friend among 5 killed in Philadelphia shooting

The victims’ families remain shattered as they now cope with the feeling of senseless loss.

By Claudia Lauer and Beatrice Dupuy/The Associated Press
July 5, 2023 | 5:01 AM

Five dead in Philadelphia shooting that’s nation’s worst violence around July 4

“On what was supposed to be a beautiful summer evening, this armed and armored individual wreaked havoc.”

By Tassanee Vejpongsa and Ron Todt/The Associated Press
Updated: July 4, 2023 | 9:00 am

Gunman opens fire at random on Philadelphia streets, killing 5 before he is arrested, police say

Police say shooter had a bulletproof vest, an “AR-type rifle,” multiple magazines, a handgun and a police scanner.

By Tassanee Vejpongsa/The Associated Press
June 26, 2023 | 5:20 PM

Trying to save his life, lawyers for Pittsburgh synagogue gunman argue he has a mental illness

The defense argues that he was unable to form the level of intent needed to allow the jury to impose a death sentence.
By Peter Smith, Associated Press
Updated: May 30, 2023 | 4:16 pm

Defendant in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre carried out attack, defense acknowledges as trial begins

By Peter Smith/The Associated Press
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