The year is just about halfway finished, but the city of Philadelphia has already surpassed a five-year high in homicides, marking a 21% increase over the total killed in 2016. With five months left to go, 2017 is on pace to become the most deadly year in Philadelphia since 2007. Most of these homicides were […]
There are a great many issues occupying the minds of the public in the news at present. One of those many issues that often hits far too close to home for most Americans is the issue of police shootings. With cases like Michael Brown and others still fresh in the memories of many people across […]
A large percentage of America’s biggest school districts are prioritizing security officers over school counselors. According to data collected by The 74, school security officers outnumber counselors in four out of the 10 public school districts in Chicago, New York, Houston, and Miami-Dade County. These are among America’s biggest school districts. Even though Philadelphia is […]
Recently, two men who arrested for the part they played in a Rittenhouse Square shooting. This is just one of the incidents in Philadelphia that have been making the headlines for high-profile crimes, and residents have been on edge about their safety and that of their families. Due to the high crime rates, people are […]
You can barely spend two days in Philadelphia without hearing reports of homicide cases. Instances of shooting, stabbing, or murder have become so rampant in Philadelphia since the 1960s. Both the young and the elderly have become victims of homicide. The rate at which homicides happen in Philadelphia is alarming and it calls for immediate […]
Crimes on higher education facilities are one of the most common problems experienced across the United States. For example, according to College Factual Philadelphia university has a 5.6% forceful sexual assault, motor vehicle theft, and arson related crime rate. Those who live on college campuses should follow a few basic safety tips like walking in […]
In 2016 alone, there are 68 police officers and 24 K9 officers who have been shot dead by civilians or other causes of death in their line of duty. This is 3% less than 2015, but the number could go up even further considering that the year is still five months from over. Besides the […]
Gun violence has always been a worrying problem in America and while many experts advocate for restrictions on gun licenses, very few imagine the actual impact that gun violence has on the witnesses and the families, friends and communities of shooting victims. High-Profile Gun Violence Cases In Philadelphia A Philadelphia-resident Michael Hagan Jr was shot […]
Attempted murder is the unsuccessful and unfinished effort to kill someone, which is treated as a serious criminal offence in most countries, including the USA. In fact, most of these cases result in a substantial amount of jail time for the guilty perpetrator thanks to stringent laws in the criminal justice system. What Constitutes Attempted Murder? […]
In nearly 42% of incidents of robbery in the US, the suspect is considered to be armed, classifying the crime as an armed robbery. Armed robbery is defined as a violent crime involving the loss of property while the offender threatens the victim with force using a weapon. Philadelphia Armed Robbery Statistics Residents in Philadelphia, […]
