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Violent Crime Is Down In Philadelphia, But Residents Still Have Concerns
"My kids don't even get on the SEPTA bus or the El," a woman said. "They get in Ubers. It's really ridiculous."
May 16, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police say rates of violent crime, shootings and homicides are down citywide.
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This comes after another teenager was shot and killed over the weekend, and as police hope to keep young people safe this summer.
Frustration at 52nd and Market Streets – on the eve of an election, people are demanding police do more after a 14-year-old was shot and killed this weekend on El platform in West Philadelphia.
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