In Democratic-run Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, more than 1,000 people, both fatal and non-fatal, were shot in 2024.
why reported Philadelphia saw fewer homicides in 2024 compared to 2023.
As of December 25, 2024, the city has recorded “847 deaths and 220 fatalities due to gunfire,'' for a total of 1,067 people.
Philadelphia Mayor Sherrell Parker (D) commented on gun violence, saying, “Every shooting and murder in Philadelphia pains me personally as mayor and as my administration.”
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Parker added: “It's heartbreaking because every murder victim was somebody's son, brother, father, uncle, daughter, sister, mother, aunt. We're talking about people. , it’s not about statistics.”
philadelphia police released As of Dec. 28, the total number of homicides in the city was 261, including firearm homicides and non-firearm homicides.
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