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DA Krasner addresses rising homicide rate, responds to critics

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PHILADELPHIA - District Attorney Larry Krasner joined Good Day Philadelphia on Wednesday morning to address the rising homicide rate in the city amid claims from his opponents that he has been too lenient on violent offenders.Krasner, who has served as District Attorney since 2017, believes the rise in shootings and homicides is not unique to Philadelphia rather an "unprecedented national issue." Like Philadelphia, Krasner says many cities across the country are experiencing a spike in shootings and a dip in crime and violent crimes.Statistics from the DA's office show that of the 215 shootings in July, authorities made 30 arrests and brought all 30 to trial.

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