Police are responding to a shooting incident in Philadelphia, which occurred Wednesday afternoon at an event marking the end of the Islamic holiday, Ramadan.
According to initial reports, multiple people have been shot, and police have made “numerous” arrests. Other reports stated that police have taken four people into custody.
FOX 29 reporter Steve Keeley first announced in a social media post, “Shooting “at Ramadan event with hundreds of people in attendance at 46th and Wyalusing.” Multiple @PhillyPolice sources tell me.”
BREAKING: Shooting “at Ramadan event with hundreds of people in attendance at 46th and Wyalusing.” Multiple @PhillyPolice sources tell me. pic.twitter.com/uQrY1gbX23
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) April 10, 2024
In a follow-up, Keeley added, “Multiple people shot. @PhillyPolice have made “numerous arrests & at least 4 guns recovered.” @PhillyPolice sources tell me at scene of shooting at 46th & Wyalusing Avenue at a Ramadan event.
“At least one Philadelphia Police officer also fired weapon,” he wrote.
Multiple people shot. @PhillyPolice have made “numerous arrests & at least 4 guns recovered.” @PhillyPolice sources tell me at scene of shooting at 46th & Wyalusing Avenue at a Ramadan event. At least one Philadelphia Police officer also fired weapon.
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) April 10, 2024
Mike Nik of 6ABC also shared the following video footage, and a photo of the massive police response.
Citywide response to an incident in West Philly. @6abc pic.twitter.com/iTSP3e8fFo
— Mike Nik (@6abcmike) April 10, 2024
Major police response near Clara Muhammad Square, which is near Girard/48th. @6abc pic.twitter.com/dTUJneBiIi
— Mike Nik (@6abcmike) April 10, 2024
Mass shooțjng just reported at a Ramadan Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia.
Several people shoț, several arrested and multiple guns recovered.
Aerial footage shows a huge police presence and a large portion of the park taped off.
No info yet on identities of suspects. pic.twitter.com/FBwZVkW7vL
— Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) April 10, 2024
thanks to @Breaking911 *PHILLY MASS SHOOTING:* so peaceful at these ramadan events
• Gunfire erupts during Ramadan event in Philadelphia
• Multiple people shot; conditions unknown
• 4 in custody & multiple guns recovered, per WPVI
• Motive and circumstances unknown pic.twitter.com/CLIb51A3HF
— Melissa Chapman-Mushnick מרים (@MelissaSChapman) April 10, 2024
UPDATES from Keeley:
Breaking, ANOTHER Philadelphia playground is a crime scene now after the shooting during Ramadan event at this park in West Philadelphia.
Breaking, ANOTHER Philadelphia playground is a crime scene now after the shooting during Ramadan event at this park in West Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/udbAMYRtev
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) April 10, 2024
LISTEN/ Breaking: Latest from @PhillyPolice THREE people shot, including 15 year old shot by police officer who saw him with a gun. 4 others also arrested with 4 guns recovered @PPDCommish says.
LISTEN/ Breaking: Latest from @PhillyPolice THREE people shot, including 15 year old shot by police officer who saw him with a gun. 4 others also arrested with 4 guns recovered @PPDCommish says. pic.twitter.com/JC1EXHpPAx
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) April 10, 2024
15 year old armed with gun did not fire the gun. Female officer shot him twice when police say he did not drop the gun. The officer then put the boy she shot right into her patrol vehicle and rushed him to the hospital.
15 year old armed with gun did not fire the gun. Female officer shot him twice when police say he did not drop the gun. The officer then put the boy she shot right into her patrol vehicle and rushed him to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/daIEwdHSNk
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) April 10, 2024
Arrested: Two 15 year olds,including boy shot by @PhillyPolice Officer. Two 16 year olds & one adult. The wounded 16 year old shot in hand, 22 year old woman shot in the stomach & the 15 year old shot in the leg and shoulder by police. Four juveniles arrested & one adult.
Arrested: Two 15 year olds,including boy shot by @PhillyPolice Officer. Two 16 year olds & one adult. The wounded 16 year old shot in hand, 22 year old woman shot in the stomach & the 15 year old shot in the leg and shoulder by police. Four juveniles arrested & one adult. pic.twitter.com/oC9mh5hSVV
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) April 10, 2024
A 15 year old girl was hit by a Philadelphia Police vehicle at 47th & Merion Street by an @PhillyPolice vehicle on way to the scene of the shooting at Ramadan event. She has a fractured leg.
A 15 year old girl was hit by a Philadelphia Police vehicle at 47th & Merion Street by an @PhillyPolice vehicle on way to the scene of the shooting at Ramadan event. She has a fractured leg. pic.twitter.com/a4Y1f0Yg0F
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) April 10, 2024
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