The event occurred in a busy part of the city, where hundreds of people were enjoying themselves outdoors. The police reported that there was more than one shooter
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At least three people were killed and 11 injured on Saturday by a shooting on a crowded street in Philadelphia, in the northeastern United States, according to police.
“We know that 14 people were shot and taken to hospitals. Three of these individuals, two men and one woman, were declared dead after arriving at hospitals with multiple gunshot wounds,” Police Inspector D.F. Pace.
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Police Inspector D.F. Pace said during a news conference that shots were fired into the downtown crowd and that an officer shot a suspect. It is not clear if the suspect was hit.
“You can imagine that there were hundreds of individuals enjoying South Street, like every weekend, when this shooting took place,” Pace said.
In addition, police reported that there was more than one active shooter. Authorities say that no arrests have been made, but two weapons have been recovered.
The condition of those injured by the shooting is unknown.
The department said on Twitter to avoid the area and that multiple people were injured.
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