100 homicides recorded in Philadelphia. It's a 32% increase from this time last year

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The City of Philadelphia has recorded at least 100 homicides to date as violence continues to surge at a record pace.

The violence spike is up 32% year over year. This time last year, 76 homicides were recorded, according to data released by Philadelphia police.
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A 31-year-old man is among the latest homicide victims in the city.

Police say the man was shot multiple times on the 4000 block of Lancaster Avenue around 8:39 a.m. Monday. He was rushed to an area hospital where he later died.
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The grim milestone comes as Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announces the city will hold weekly crime briefings.

Kenney made the announcement last Thursday hours after three teens were shot at a recreation center at 55th and Christian streets. The shooting left one teen dead.

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"The briefings will be open to members of the media and streamed publicly on the city of Philadelphia's Facebook page," said Kenney.