Philadelphia police respond to a mass shooting inside the 7 Elements Restaurant Bar and Lounge in South Philadelphia on July 5, 2025. (6abc) Philadelphia police are closing homicide cases at a rate ...

For the first time in more than half a century, Philadelphia has recorded fewer than 225 homicides in a single year. In 2025, 222 people were killed — the fewest since 1966, when there were a fraction ...

Philadelphia is set to end 2025 with the lowest number of homicides in over 50 years, officials said Wednesday. On Dec. 31, data on Philadelphia police's website showed the city had 220 homicides in ...

DA Larry Krasner and others attribute the drop to gun violence prevention efforts, grassroots violence-interruption work and supportive programs for young people. File: Philadelphia District Attorney ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- With just days left in the year, 2025 is shaping up to be one for the history books: Philadelphia is on track to record its lowest homicide total in more than four decades.

We're going to focus in on one city now where crime is falling. The police commissioner of Philadelphia, Kevin Bethel joins us now. Good morning, Commissioner. Thank you for being on the program.