PHILADELPHIA - A new effort is bringing together the Philadelphia Police Department, the ATF and the U.S. Attorney's Office is underway in Philadelphia.
The goal is to stem the rising tide of gun violence in the city."698 people, human beings, have been shot here in our city," Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said.
Philadelphia promised an all hands on deck approach to stopping gun violence. On Friday, they announced their first initiative with the help of federal aid. "Violent criminals should consider yourself warned.
Do not use a gun to commit a crime. If you do you will end up behind bars for so long you won’t know what hit you. We have had enough.