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Philadelphia

A Memorial Day Mass Shooting Has Unnerved Philadelphians. Is It a Harbinger?

Warm weather often brings a spike in shootings. Officials are hoping to mitigate it through teen programming and increased patrols.

Great Lakes

A Program That Works Directly With Shooters Is Finding Success — And Police Support

Establishing Advance Peace in Lansing, Michigan, was a battle, but its unique approach to community violence intervention has garnered attention, and cooperation, from law enforcement.

Public Health

Mass Shootings Take A Psychological Toll. Other Forms of Gun Violence May Be Even Worse.

A recent study found that survivors of everyday shootings endure long-lasting effects.

The Trajectory

States Step Up Violence Prevention as Washington Pulls Back

Fifteen states now have offices to coordinate efforts against shootings.

Public Health

The Roundup: Catch Up on the Latest Research Illuminating the Effects of Gun Violence

These studies land as leading research institutions face threatening budget cuts.

The Business of Guns

Trump Clears Way for Rapid-Fire Triggers. How Much Will It Matter?

Experts disagree about the consequences of bringing forced reset triggers — devices similar to auto sears and bump stocks — back to the market.

Politics

Trump’s Cuts Imperil Life-Saving Prevention Efforts, Lawsuit Says

Five nonprofits are suing the administration for canceling hundreds of millions of dollars for violence prevention.

Chicago

When Fatal Shooting Victims Are Black, Chicago Police Arrest Rates Drop

A Trace analysis found that Chicago’s clearance rates are declining even with fewer homicides to solve. Thousands of families are still looking for closure.

The Business of Guns

A Gun Deemed Too Dangerous for Cops, but Fine for Civilians

Police are reselling their SIG Sauer P320 pistols — alleged in multiple lawsuits to fire without the trigger being pulled — to the public.

Philadelphia

Can a Greener Philly Reduce Crime?

In a bid to improve public safety, quality of life initiatives are bringing brighter lights and more green spaces to Philadelphia.