PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department stepping up patrols at recreation centers as the gun violence continues to impact the city's youth.As her son and nephew worked on their jump shots at the Kingsessing Rec Center Thursday, Gabby Utley sat courtside keeping a watchful eye.
She is happy police are expanding security measures next week after a string of shootings at city rec centers. "It will make us feel a little safer, especially our children," Utley said.Extra police are already in place near two Philly rec centers where teens have lost their lives in the past month.Kahree Simmons, 16, was gunned down at the Christy Rec Center.