The State of Gang Violence in Philly
Last Monday, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced that the Big Naddy Gang in North Philly is “history,” thanks to the recent arrests of BNG members. Some think that arrests like these are part of the reason for the dramatic decrease in shootings and homicides since 2021. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Ellie Rushing, criminal justice and law enforcement reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, about the state of gang violence in Philly, and the code of silence that keeps potential witnesses from speaking up.
Check out Ellie’s recent reporting here, including her story about the young man who…
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