. >> reporter: outlaw's top law enforcement partner is district attorney larry crassnick. >> changemakersheat. >> reporter: the former defense attorney is a self-described reform prosecutor. >> this is the office where we do not think one size fits all. >> reporter: like many aggressive prosecutors, both praised and a lightning rod for criticism. critics point to rising crime rates and a low contradiction rate for violent crimes while he's been in office. so looking at homicides, record high in philadelphia. the victims are becoming younger, the perpetrators are becoming younger. that's occurred on your watch. >> right. it is occurring on my watch, it is occurring across the united states. >> how do you explain the surge in gun violence in philadelphia, and how do you reduce it? >> it has a ton to do with the incredible disruption of the pandemic. you simultaneously have this pandemic fears, related to - unrest. this is a witch's brew. >> what do you think are the top reasons why? >> domestic violence is a driver. narcotic sales. social media beefs or arguments were three main drivers. we