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‘I’m sick of teddy bear memorials’: Philly officials search for reasons, solutions to the spike in shootings

The virtual proceedings provided little to explain the uptick in shootings. But the hearing did provide clarity in the scale of the problems, as well as expressions of outrage and exhaustion.

Philadelphia City Council's Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention held an emergency hearing on Aug. 11, 2020, to address a spike in shootings in the city. Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw (top left) and Deputy Commissioner Melvin Singleton (top center) were among the officials to testify.
Philadelphia City Council's Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention held an emergency hearing on Aug. 11, 2020, to address a spike in shootings in the city. Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw (top left) and Deputy Commissioner Melvin Singleton (top center) were among the officials to testify.Read moreScreenshot
    by Chris Palmer
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