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Even a pandemic can’t slow Philly’s gun violence
The Inquirer obtained more than 100 police reports that provide a rare and detailed glimpse into of a month of city shootings. They show that even as overall violent crime has fallen by nearly 20% during the coronavirus pandemic, gun violence is thriving.When Philadelphia’s stay-at-home order came down on March 23, almost every facet of city life ground to a halt.Except Philadelphia’s: gun violence.Since, shuttered nonessential businesses, and told residents to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, at least 135 people have been shot — an average of more than four per day — often...…The Inquirer obtained more than 100 police reports that provide a rare and detailed glimpse into of a month of city shootings. They show that even as overall violent crime has fallen by nearly 20% during the coronavirus pandemic, gun violence is thriving.When Philadelphia’s stay-at-home order came down on March 23, almost every facet of city life ground to a halt.Except Philadelphia’s: gun violence.Since, shuttered nonessential businesses, and told residents to stay home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, at least 135 people have been shot — an average of more than four per day — often...WW…
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