Gun Violence

Three people are dead, and one other is wounded.

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with last month's shooting at Kennywood that left three people injured. Darryl Pirl, who was one of those injured, faces two counts of aggravated assault, among other charges.

The neighborhood meeting with city and public safety officials on Tuesday night was the latest in an ongoing series aimed at addressing concerns about gun violence, property damage and other illegal activity centered mostly along East Carson Street.

At a press conference Thursday, investigators said they've made progress in the investigation into the shooting that killed 15-year-old Marquis Campbell.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: The Hear Foundation, a nonprofit, launches in Pittsburgh with the mission of reducing gun violence and the fallout from these incidents; how Allegheny County is addressing the number of people experiencing chronic homelessness which is at a 12-year high; and with a new ethane cracker plant opening, how might it impact regional waterways. Today’s guests include: Leon Ford, CEO, Leon Ford Speaks; and Gabriel Krivosh, Senior Manager, Services for Adults Experiencing Homelessness.

State House Republicans blocked a proposal to prevent those ages 18 to 21 from possessing assault-style rifles on Tuesday by completely changing the bill into a constitutional amendment to allow anyone to carry concealed guns.

"Just please save us," one business owner pleaded with Mayor Ed Gainey at a community meeting Tuesday evening.

The rally for gun control measures Saturday at Flagstaff Hill in Oakland was one of many local demonstrations held as part of a national movement. Survivors of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Parkland, Florida, organized March for Our Lives four years ago. The students marched on Washington, and groups across the country held local marches.

On today’s episode of The Confluence: A conversation with Pittsburgh’s mayor about a new plan to curb gun violence in the city; and with property tax bases in decline, some municipalities have no choice but to raise the property tax rates of homeowners.Today’s guests include: Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey; and Rich Lord, managing editor at PublicSource.

The city plans to have police officers target the most serious threats to public safety while using other resources to address incidents like mental health crises.