Philly saw a rise in domestic violence-related homicides in 2025, officials say

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Domestic violence homicides in the city have risen this year compared to last, and city officials are pushing resources for not only survivors, but also those who commit abuse.

Philly police respond to about 100,000 domestic violence-related calls every year.

“Almost every person we know probably has a connection,” said City Chief Public Safety Director Adam Geer…

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