Police officers shot

"You feel bad for the younger kids who live in the violent areas of the city."

Vince DiBacco,
Passyunk Avenue and Moore Street

"I agree with Mayor [Michael] Nutter that the stop and searches are valid."

John Pallella,
Passyunk Avenue and Moore Street

"It does bother me, but because I’m not directly in it, I’m not too concerned."

Frank Taylor,
13th and Watts streets

"I think that you have to be very aware of your surroundings."

John Mackara,
13th and Watts streets

"It’s a war zone, that’s how it makes me feel. The violence used to be in specific locations, now it’s in the whole city."