Several people have reportedly been arrested after a shooting at a Ramadan festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.
An unspecified number of people were shot in the incident, and hundreds of people reportedly took part. Philadelphia police made “numerous arrests” and recovered at least four guns, FOX 29 News Philadelphia reporter Steve Keeley reported. report.
PHILADELPHIA – WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW
A “massive shooting” occurred in West Philadelphia during Ramadan. Sources reported that “multiple people” were shot. The specific number is unknown.
PPD detained several people and recovered several firearms. The police officer has been discharged…
— PhillyCrimeUpdate (@PhillyCrimeUpd) April 10, 2024
Multiple people shot. @PhillyPolice “A number of arrests were made and at least four firearms were recovered.” @PhillyPolice Sources told me at the scene of the shooting at 46th Street and Wyalusing Street during a Ramadan event. At least one Philadelphia police officer also fired his weapon.
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) April 10, 2024
Footage showed a line of law enforcement vehicles rushing to the scene to respond to the “incident,” 6ABC journalist Mike Nick reported. (Related: Up to 15 injured in shooting near Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade: Report)
Citywide response to West Philadelphia incident. @6abc pic.twitter.com/iTSP3e8fFo
— Mike Nick (@6abcmike) April 10, 2024
At least one officer reportedly fired a gun during the incident, according to PhillyCrimeUpdate, but it is unclear at this time whether police fired at the alleged suspect. Some people were reportedly hit by cars and injured.
