Shooting at Philadelphia Eid event leaves multiple people injured, official tells AP

At least two people were shot at an Eid event in Philadelphia, with details of the ongoing investigation remaining undisclosed. The cause of the shooting and number of shooters involved are unclear. The injured are receiving treatment at hospitals, with more information on their injuries pending. The shooting occurred in the city's Parkside section during Eid al-Fitr celebrations.


PTI | Philadelphia | Updated: 11-04-2024 01:33 IST | Created: 11-04-2024 01:33 IST
Shooting at Philadelphia Eid event leaves multiple people injured, official tells AP
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At least two people have been shot at an Eid event in Philadelphia, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

The official could not discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.

It was not immediately clear what caused the shooting or how many shooters may have been involved.

The injured were being treated at hospitals, but further details on their injuries were not immediately disclosed.

Dozens of police officers responded to the shooting in the city's Parkside section. The shooting happened in an area where residents were celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

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