In Philadelphia, Neighbors Learn How To Keep Shooting Victims Alive

(By Taunya English for NPR)

When a young African-American man dies in the city of Philadelphia, more than half the time there’s one main reason why, says Scott Charles.

“It’s because somebody pointed a gun at him and pulled that trigger. It’s not because of cancer; it’s not because of car accidents; it’s not because of house fires. It’s because somebody pointed a trigger,” he says. Continue reading article here…....

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