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Philadelphia Police Department Boost Virtual Initiative to Combat Gun Violence

Kimberly Paynter
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WHYY
Eight people were injured in a Feb. 17 shooting near Olney Transportation Center in Philadelphia.

In Philadelphia, police and anti-violence activists say disputes playing out on social media are fueling a historic surge in gun violence. To help change that the Philadelphia Police Department is boosting an initiative dedicated to combing the virtual world for criminal activity. WHYY’s Aaron Moselle reports.

(Original air-date: 3/23/21)