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Gun Violence a Major Subject in Philly’s Mayoral Race

By Sammy Caiola | WHYY,
Sam Searles | WHYY
Published September 25, 2022 at 11:42 PM EDT
On Saturday, Sept. 10, at Mill Creek Recreation Center, neighbors and loved ones paid tribute to Tiffany Fletcher, a mother of three who was killed by a stray bullet Friday afternoon in front of the center.
Emma Lee
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WHYY
On Saturday, Sept. 10, at Mill Creek Recreation Center, neighbors and loved ones paid tribute to Tiffany Fletcher, a mother of three who was killed by a stray bullet Friday afternoon in front of the center.

Gun violence is already emerging as a top issue in the 2023 race for Philadelphia’s next mayor. WHYY’s two gun violence reporters talked to candidates about how they plan to tackle the problem.

(Original air-date: 9/22/22)
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Sammy Caiola | WHYY
Sammy Caiola is WHYY News’ first-ever gun violence prevention reporter. She is committed to doing trauma-informed journalism driven by the communities she covers. She has been a health reporter for the last eight years, first at The Sacramento Bee and then at Capital Public Radio. Her podcast, "After the Assault," explores the journey to justice and healing for survivors of sexual violence. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, dancing, and playing with her Labrador, Pepper.
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Sam Searles | WHYY
Sam Searles covers gun violence and prevention for WHYY News.
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