Victims of violent crime in Philadelphia and District Attorney Larry Krasner's law and order policies were the focus of a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in the city Friday. KYW’s John McDevitt reports.





(Photo credit: Philadelphia District Attorney's Office)

Victims of violent crime in Philadelphia and District Attorney Larry Krasner's law and order policies were the focus of a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in the city Friday. KYW’s John McDevitt reports.
 
 
(Photo credit: Philadelphia District Attorney's Office)

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Victims of violent crime criticize DA Krasner’s policies; Krasner responds

It’s been six years since a West Philadelphia teenager was killed when she was caught in the crossfire of what police say was a gang-related shootout. Police have been trying to identify suspects in the case ever since and, on Friday, officials announced one man is in custody and another is being sought. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports. 



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It’s been six years since a West Philadelphia teenager was killed when she was caught in the crossfire of what police say was a gang-related shootout. Police have been trying to identify suspects in the case ever since and, on Friday, officials announced one man is in custody and another is being sought. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports. 
 
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KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams spoke with founder of The Crescent Foundation Tahirah Austin-Muhammad, who was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when she was 6 years old. 





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KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams spoke with founder of The Crescent Foundation Tahirah Austin-Muhammad, who was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when she was 6 years old. 
 
 
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This Philly woman is dedicated to educating the community on sickle cell disease

KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty spoke with a state senator about new pieces of legislation moving in Trenton designed to help retain and recruit more volunteer first responders in Camden County. 







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KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty spoke with a state senator about new pieces of legislation moving in Trenton designed to help retain and recruit more volunteer first responders in Camden County. 
 
 
 
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Victims of violent crime criticize DA Krasner’s policies; Krasner responds

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