Shooting at Ramadan celebration in Philadelphia wounds 3; 5 people arrested
A shooting during an event to mark the end of Ramadan in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon left three people wounded, and five suspects have been arrested, police said.
A shooting during an event to mark the end of Ramadan in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon left three people wounded, and five suspects have been arrested, police said.
The incident occurred about 2:30 p.m. at Clara Muhammad Square on 47th Street and Wyalusing Avenue in West Philadelphia, according to NBC Philadelphia.
Two factions appeared to be exchanging gunfire in the park, and police officers saw four people fleeing the scene, Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel told reporters. He said about 30 gunshots erupted in a park where about 1,000 people were gathered.
“We are very, very fortunate today that we did not have more individuals shot and anyone killed,” Bethel said. He lauded police and attendees for their bravery and actions. He said some at the event “grabbed kids and got them out of harm’s way. It was a collective effort today for those who are attending the event, as well as our police officers."
One of the officers engaged a 15-year-old boy who had a weapon and shot him in a shoulder and a leg, Bethel said.
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