Philadelphia Eid event shooting updates: Three shot and five arrested at end of Ramadan festival
Five individuals have been arrested, authorities said
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Three individuals were shot and five have been arrested after gunfire broke out at a Ramadan event in West Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, prompting police to flock to the scene.
A 15-year-old was shot by a police officer, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said, adding that the teen is now in stable condition.
Authorities also said that one of their police patrol wagons accidentally struck a child.
The incident occurred around 2.30pm during an event where hundreds had gathered to celebrate the holiday near Wyalusing Avenue in Philadelphia, Fox29 reports.
The police commissioner said that they have seized four guns from those five arrests.
It’s unclear what prompted the shooting; Mr Bethel said he believed two groups exchanged gunfire.
A witness described the harrowing events to WPVI before lamenting the prevelance of gun violence: “You can’t even have a celebration without having to worry about somebody getting shot.”
Congressman Dwight Evans, who represents West Philadelphia, said in a tweet: “Gun violence is never acceptable, but to see it victimize people who gathered for a Ramadan event or any religious event is especially heartbreaking.”
“We must all continue working for change, because thoughts & prayers are not enough,” he added.
What police are saying
Five individuals are under arrest -- four of whom are carrying weapons, police told NBC10.
Three individuals were shot, including a 15-year-old was shot by a police officer, authorities said.
Two of the individuals, a 22-year-old and a 15-year-old, who were shot are in stable condition.
“99 per cent of the people at this event were good people,” one police officer told the outlet.
One police patrol wagons struck a child, police also said.
What we know about the shooting:
A shooting broke out in West Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon at an Eid al-Fitr festival.
The total number of victims and their conditions is currently unknown, but at least two people have been confirmed shot, reports say.
Four people have been taken into police custody so far.
One person reportedly was hit by a car while they were trying to flee the scene of the shooting. Their condition is also unknown.
The Philadelphia Fire Department told CBS News that at least one person was taken to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment.
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Police are responding to the scene in West Philadelphia after a shooting broke out at a Ramadan festival.
Four people have been arrested so far, reports say.
It’s unclear how many have been injured at this time.
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Four suspects arrested at Philadelphia shooting
Multiple people have reportedly been injured after a shooting occurred at an Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia, according to CBS News, citing city police.
Local sources said the incident occurred during a festival where hundreds had gathered to celebrate the holiday near Wyalusing Avenue in Philadelphia, Fox29 reports.
Here is what we know so far...
Multiple people shot during Eid festival in Philadelphia
The total number of victims and their conditions is currently unknown