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Health Care
A 2019 Trace partnership with THE CITY and Measure of America found that shooting victims in the borough were more likely to die than anywhere else in the city.
Philadelphia
The city's gun violence crisis claimed more than 90 percent of deaths.
Shootings at gas stations are rising across the city. As police search for answers, the families of victims are grieving — and filing lawsuits.
Culture
The Civilian Marksmanship Program's signature event is a haven for self-described ‘gun nerds.‘
Chicago
More than a dozen cities have higher rates of shootings and homicides.
Law
But after a lawsuit brought by family members of Sandy Hook victims was tossed out, a judge leaves the door open for appeal.
Active Shooting
A laid-back Saturday night at Bilbo's in Kalamazoo gets taken over by a terrible American routine.
City Limits
When Stevie Moore’s child was murdered in Memphis, he wanted revenge. Instead, he vowed to stop others from acting on that impulse.
Ghost Guns
A string of high-profile crimes involving untraceable firearms has authorities on edge. Says one federal agent: “We have no way of knowing what’s out there."
Data
A forthcoming Harvard survey suggest that more Americans own a sizable stockpile of firearms than there are residents of Denmark.