LibGuides: Gun Violence Resources: In Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh AND (Shooting* OR "Gun Violence")
Pittsburgh AND Guns
Pittsburgh AND "Gun Control"
Pittsburgh AND "Gun Laws"
Antwon Rose Shooting
Franklin Regional Shooting
Western Psychiatric Shooting
Leon Ford Shooting
Tree of Life Shooting

Data Resources

Gun Violence Data
Gun violence statistics from the City of Pittsburgh and narrow down by neighborhood and date.
City of Pittsburgh Police Annual Report
Browse the City of Pittsburgh's official annual reports for analysis on crime data.
Police Incident Blotter (30 Day)
From the Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center.
Examination of Crime Guns and Homicide in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1987-1998
A study that details Pittsburgh gun data during the 80's and 90's, giving a historical perspective on the issue.

Web Resources

NPR: Suspect Charged With 29 Federal Counts In Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre
An article detailing the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue and updates on the charges filed
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Pittsburgh gun violence drops to 12-year low; mayor credits police anti-gang efforts
This article details updates on crime statistics after Pittsburgh began implementing a new policing strategy.
Group Violence Intervention
Read more about the new strategy being implemented around the country, including in Pittsburgh, that is aimed at reducing gun violence and other crimes.
PublicSource: Can Pittsburgh contain gun violence after a brutal 2016? Police hope interventions will make a difference.
This article contains helpful maps and graphics. (Note: The article has not been updated to reflect data since 2017.)
Pennsylvania's Gun Laws
From the National Rifle Association's Institute for Legislative Action

News Resources

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A poster at a vigil following the Tree of Life Shooting. Source: Mark Dixon, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.