Philadelphia officials have unveiled a lawsuit targeting gun shops that, allegedly, provided over 1,300 guns used in crimes throughout the city.
As detailed in a statement on the day's announcement, city officials noted that the lawsuit alleges that these stores"persistently proceeded with firearms transactions despite unmistakable indicators of illegal activity — including high volume, multiple-sale transactions involving duplicate or near-duplicate firearms, open collaboration between buyers and others in-store, and the presentation of false identification to store clerks.
In a statement, city officials said weapons that can be traced to these stores"are often found in the possession of minors, individuals with prior felony charges, and others prohibited from owning or buying a gun." She said the availability of straw purchased weapons"exacerbate the crime rate" and pose an imminent threat to Philadelphia's police officers.
The statement notes that, with this lawsuit, the city hopes to stop these stores from continuing to facilitate straw purchasing transactions and to require them to"adopt written policies to prevent further straw purchasing."
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