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Firearm license functions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have elevated by practically 600% since 2020, in response to a brand new report.
Between 2017 and 2020, Philadelphia recorded between 11,049 and 11,814 firearm licensure functions every year. That modified in 2021, when practically 70,800 Philadelphians utilized for licenses to legally carry weapons, as Philadelphia Journal first reported.
“Should you had been to relay the mathematics, you’d see that that corresponds … in a constant method to the rise in violent crime, particularly violent gun crime and gun-related crimes in Philadelphia,” John Sullivan, a former Philadelphia police officer, advised Fox Information Digital. “I am certain a part of that can be associated to COVID — growing gun gross sales throughout that interval. However that development continues.”
Law enforcement officials carrying assault rifles reply to a capturing on August 14, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photograph by Mark Makela/Getty Photos)
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The unusually excessive variety of firearm license functions submitted final 12 months got here as Philadelphia noticed a report improve in homicides final 12 months. By the tip of 2021, Philadelphia recorded a complete of 562 murder victims, in comparison with 499 in 2020 and 356 in 2019.
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The Philadelphia Police Division (PD) has recorded 103 homicides thus far in 2022 as of March 20 — a 3% lower in comparison with the 107 homicides recorded throughout the identical time interval final 12 months.
Sullivan believes the “dysfunctional” legal justice system in Philadelphia “is both unable or unwilling to assist individuals,” and subsequently, individuals “have taken extraordinary steps” to guard themselves.
Police tape blocks a avenue the place an individual was not too long ago shot in a drug associated occasion in Kensington on July 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photograph by Spencer Platt/Getty Photos)
He additionally pointed to points plaguing the Philadelphia PD, together with issue recruiting new officers and retaining veterans, who’re retiring early or transferring exterior the town to proceed police work; a metropolis ordinance making requiring new Philadelphia recruits to be residents of the town for a minimum of a 12 months; and budgetary adjustments mixed with staffing shortages and rising crime.
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“All of these issues collectively have definitely had a detrimental affect on the division and its capability to do proactive policing,” he mentioned. “They’re doing extra with lower than they’ve ever had.”
In the meantime, armed robberies and industrial burglaries are up practically 50% every in comparison with final 12 months. Auto theft is up greater than 30%.
A police officer screens exercise in entrance of a boarded up financial institution and a mural of said literary gadgets after looting on Oct. 30, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photograph by Mark Makela/Getty Photos)
“The notion of crime in Philadelphia from the those that I’ve talked to is vastly elevated,” Sullivan mentioned. “They see a scarcity of enforcement of quality-of-life points,” which is able to finally affect Philadelphia tourism and leisure points of interest.
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The previous Philadelphia officer famous discontent with progressive Philadelphia District Legal professional Larry Krasner, who has been pushing for in depth legal justice reform. Town’s jail inhabitants has decreased by practically 30%, and he has prosecuted fewer instances than former Philadelphia district attorneys. In the meantime, Krasner beforehand dismissed claims that Philadelphia is experiencing an irregular violent crime wave.
“Clearly, nothing has modified” over the previous 12 months, he mentioned. “The unhappy half is … this has the best affect on people who find themselves poor and the minority communities of Philadelphia. The poor and folks of shade in Philadelphia are impacted by violent crime at an unacceptable price. And so it is time to go in a distinct route. This stuff aren’t working. … You provide you with a brand new plan otherwise you make changes, however it would not look like there is a willingness to do this.”
Fox Information’ Danielle Wallace contributed to this report.
Indiana Pacers (15-17, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (23-8, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST
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BOTTOM LINE: Boston takes on the Indiana Pacers after Jaylen Brown scored 44 points in the Boston Celtics’ 142-105 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
The Celtics are 21-6 in conference matchups. Boston has a 3-2 record in one-possession games.
The Pacers are 8-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana gives up 116.8 points to opponents while being outscored by 2.4 points per game.
The Celtics are shooting 45.8% from the field this season, 1.8 percentage points lower than the 47.6% the Pacers allow to opponents. The Pacers average 12.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, the same that the Celtics give up.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.7 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists for the Celtics.
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Pascal Siakam is scoring 19.9 points per game and averaging 7.2 rebounds for the Pacers.
LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 6-4, averaging 118.8 points, 49.0 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.8 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.5 points per game.
Pacers: 6-4, averaging 114.3 points, 42.8 rebounds, 29.1 assists, 7.2 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 111.9 points.
INJURIES: Celtics: Jrue Holiday: day to day (shoulder), Kristaps Porzingis: day to day (ankle).
Pacers: Aaron Nesmith: out (ankle), Isaiah Jackson: out for season (calf), Andrew Nembhard: day to day (knee), James Wiseman: out for season (calf), Obi Toppin: day to day (ankle).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Rockville (3-1) AJ Carangelo 2 1 3 7, Darek Albert 2 2 2 12, Tom Bannon 2 0 0 4, Matt Bannon 6 0 2 14, Brady Runsdell 2 0 0 4, Chase Harrison 2 0 0 4 Totals: 15 3 7 43
Killingly 91, Lyman Hall 35
Johnny Kazantzis and Quin Crowley both had 18 points for Killingly, while Quinn Sumner added 14 to lead Killingly in the first round of the Grasso Tech Christmas Classic on Thursday. Freshman Greyson Marquez added five points and five assists for Killingly, while Ethan Hall contributed 10 points. Kevin Bonticello had 16 points for Lyman Hall.
EO Smith (3-2) Landon Davis 1-0-2 Cameron Belanger 7-1-21 Sam Magao 0-0-0 Aiden Spruell 4-1-11 Joey Baker 6-1-14 Camden Mazerolle 6-3-16 Sam Bolduc 0-0-0 Brendan Kaufold 2-0-4 Mapu Cervigini Rutkauskas 0-0-0 Christian Gaskins 0-0-0 Totals – 27-5-68 3 pointers – Belanger 6, Spruell 1, J Baker 1, Mazerolle 1
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Highlights: Womack connected on two free throws with 6.3 seconds left after an E.O. Smith 3-pointer was blocked with 11 seconds left in opening round of Southington Tournament. Belancer was 6 of 8 on 3-point attempts. Mazerolle had 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals.
Norwich Tech 60, Putnam 46
Putnam 13 12 8 13 46 Norwich Tech 17 11 16 16 60
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Putnam (1-2) N. Devlin 14 Points, E. Mailbux 15 Points, C. Kell 8 Points Norwich Tech (1-1) Josh Lodyko 13 Points, 4 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 5 Steals; Emerson Avery 12 Points, 5 Rebounds; Ryan Lillibridge; 7 Points, 3 Rebounds, 8 Assists; Collin Schulze; 9 Points, 3 Steals, 1 Block
Tournament MVP: David Smith (Glastonbury) All Tournament Team: Matthew Shampine (Waterford), Kyle Melville (Berlin), Mike Carroll (Glastonbury), Ean Pringle (Xavier), Oli Obi (Xavier)
Highlights: LH- Amyah Kelly had 8 rebounds 3 assists and 5 steals, Virginia Murphy had 7 rebounds and 3 steals, Charli Shonagel had 5 rebounds 2 assists and 3 blocks.
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Prince Tech 29, Academy of Computer Science and Engineering 28
Ryanne Gulbin had 27 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals and Peyton McIntosh 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead Warde in the Todd Burger tournament. Chloe McDonald added 4 assists, 6 steals and 6 rebounds for Warde (3-0). Ava Feay contributed 12 points and 5 steals and Ivy Feay 4 assists and 4 steals. Hamden is 2-1.
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Boys hockey
Cheshire 4, South Windsor 0
South Windsor 0 0 0 — 0 Cheshire 1 1 2 — 4
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