"Officials Urge Public to Avoid New Year's Celebratory Gunfire for Safety"

Philadelphia officials are urging residents not to engage in celebratory gunfire on New Year's Eve, emphasizing the dangers and potential for injury or death. The warning follows incidents of people being harmed by falling bullets, including a man in California and a Texas state representative in past celebrations. The Sheriff's Office is offering gun locks, and the District Attorney has stressed the importance of personal safety and responsibility to continue the city's progress in reducing gun violence.