With hundreds of people present…
Authorities in Philadelphia are responding to reports of a mass shooting at an event marking the end of Ramadan.
Aerial footage shows a large police presence at the Ramadan Eid al-Fitr festival. FOX 29's Steve Keeley posted to X that authorities have made numerous arrests. Several people were shot and no less than four guns were recovered from the scene.
At least one Philadelphia police officer discharged their service weapon.
BREAKING: 🇺🇸 Mass shooting at Eid event in Philadelphia
— Megatron (@Megatron_ron) April 10, 2024
There are multiple casualties.
4 shooters were arrested and multiple guns seized. pic.twitter.com/VWqIPVQjo3
BREAKING:
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) April 10, 2024
Mass shooting in Philadelphia at an end of Ramadan celebration (Eid)
Several people shot. Several people arrested.
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The shooter or shooters have not been identified yet, and the motive remains unknown.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
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