Philadelphia experienced its 500th homicide this week, continuing a pattern of violent crime that has plagued the since the pandemic.
this week amid concerns from elected officials about how to respond to violent crime playing out in city streets.
"As of today, 500 people’s lives have been cut short by senseless violence in our city," Mayor Jim Kenney said during a Monday news conference."That's 500 of our friends, neighbors, colleagues and family members. As we enter this holiday season, I can't help but think of all the incredible potential that has been extinguished by this loss of life."Police respond to the scene of the shooting on Monday, Dec. 5 on North 20th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The city has tried taking steps to curb the gun violence. In October, a judge blocked officials from imposing a weaponsFox News Digital has reached out to the Philadelphia Police Department and Kenney's office for comment.
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