The epidemic of gun violence in Philadelphia is relentless. As of today, eight children have died of gun violence this year, more than 90 children have been shot and 1,100 people were victims of gun violence. Like the COVID-19 epidemic, gun violence also falls more heavily on Black and Hispanic communities. In 2016, although firearm homicide was only the 11th leading cause of death in the city, it was the leading cause of death among young non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic males.