City leaders, again, address violence as shootings continue unabated

More than half a dozen shootings in Philadelphia in less than 24 hours see city leaders address the violence. In the press briefing, they reported a suspect in three different murders is in custody.

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner defends gun violence record

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is defending his record and says he is tackling the ongoing violence.

Man charged in connection with 3 January homicides, DA Krasner announces

Donald Tillman was charged with three counts of murder for the January 20 deadly shooting of a 33-year-old woman and the deadly shootings of a Northeast couple.

4 arrested after Gun Violence Task Force investigation, DA Krasner announces

The rival members were allegedly responsible for a number of shootings in 2018 and 2019 throughout West and Southwest Philadelphia, the task force stated.

Former homicide prosecutor to challenge Krasner in democratic primary

Former homicide prosecutor Carlos Vega on Wednesday announced he will challenge incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner for the democratic nomination in next year's primary election.

Trump on Philly violence: ‘Can’t let that go on’

President Donald Trump is weighing in on two nights of clashes with Philadelphia police and store break-ins following the fatal shooting by police of Walter Wallace Jr.

DA Krasner announces charges in July shooting of 3 adults, including pregnant woman

Charges have been announced in the shooting and wounding of a pregnant woman and two other adults in July, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced Tuesday.

Citing 'mishandling' by Krasner's office, U.S. Attorney announces federal charges in 2 cases

During his press conference, McSwain cited the two cases as prime examples of how he says local criminal justice policies "benefit violent criminals and harm crime victims."

DA Krasner addresses rising homicide rate, responds to critics

District Attorney Larry Krasner joined Good Day Philadelphia on Wednesday morning to address the rising homicide rate in the city amid claims from his opponents that he has been too lenient on violent offenders.

Philly DA Larry Krasner warns of charges if federal agents commit crimes

Philadelphia’s top prosecutor has warned that federal law enforcement officers will be charged criminally if they unlawfully assault or kidnap anyone in the city.

DA Krasner suggests Philadelphia police not applying law equally amid protests

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Tuesday recent incidents “raise serious questions about policing and unequal application of the law."

Feds charge Philadelphia man in shooting, armed robbery after finding DA's sentence too light

A Philadelphia man who entered a plea deal for shooting a grocery store owner is now being charged by federal prosecutors who say the sentenced handed down by the Philadelphia District Attorney's office was not strict enough.

Ex-inmate designing Philly mural on mass incarceration

A man sent to prison for life at 17 has been chosen for an arts residency housed at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and will design a public mural that condemns mass incarceration.