District Attorney Larry Krasner, Mayor Jim Kenney Speak Out On Philadelphia's Ongoing Gun Violence Crisis

Philadelphia PA

27 September, 2021

11:46 AM

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CBS Philadelphia September 27, 2021 Philadelphia eclipsed more than 400 homicides for the second straight year over the weekend, and some of the city's political leaders have released statements on the ongoing gun violence crisis. District Attorney Larry Krasner released a statement on Sunday saying that all Philadelphians should be outraged by the senseless violence that continues to claim lives in the city. "We should all be outraged that senseless, preventable violence continues to claim and break lives here in Philadelphia and in communities across the country that are also experiencing alarming increases in gun violence. We have seen cycles of increased homicides before, and we have more research and data than ever on which to formulate solutions. "For starters, we simply must become a society that invests vigorously and continuously in children. That means safe, structured learning environments for all kids, in buildings free of neurotoxins and where regular access to nutritious meals is a given. Kids also need quality, reliable after-school options, which should include clean playgrounds and recreation centers and open, staffed public libraries." CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.