Multiple Victims After Shooting Erupts Near Ramadan Event in Philadelphia: Officials

Published on April 10, 2024

Multiple people have been shot near a Ramadan event in West Philadelphia, prompting a significant police response, according to local media reports. The incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. ET to mark the end of Ramadan near Wyalusing Ave., officials told local news outlets. The number of people who have been injured or killed is not clear, while it is also unclear how many shooters there were. Officials told CNN that authorities believe two groups fired at each other. A police officer also fired shots at a shooter, the official added. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) responded to the shooting in a Twitter post: “My office has been in touch with local officials on the shooting at a Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia. As we gather more details, I urge everyone to stay safe and listen to law enforcement.”...

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