Police are investigating after seven people were shot near Fotterall Square in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning.
According to Philadelphia police, the incident happened around 3:25 a.m. on the 1100 block of West Cumberland Street.
Police said there had been an "Instagram" party, and two males had gotten into an argument. When people started to leave, one of the males returned to the party and discharged his weapon, injuring several people.
A 16-year-old girl suffered a gunshot wound to the chest; she was placed in critical condition, police said. A 22-year-old man was shot in the back, a 20-year-old man was shot in the right arm and right hand, a 21-year-old woman was shot in the thigh, a 25-year-old man was shot in the right arm, a 30-year-old woman was shot in the left arm and a 23-year-old woman was shot in the back, all of them are in stable condition.
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NBC10 was on the scene, and around two dozen shell casings can be seen on the ground.
The shooting suspect was described as a male wearing all black, according to police.
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The Philadelphia Police Department urges anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-8270.
Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling or texting the department’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
