Seven injured, one killed: The outcome of the shooting at the prom in Philadelphia
On June 16, 2019, an unknown opened fire during a school prom. This happened around 22 p.m. in a park in southwestern Philadelphia (USA), when graduates and their families celebrated graduation. The American media suggest that the attacker had intent and specifically began to shoot people. As a result of the incident, seven people were injured, and one died.
At that moment, about 60 people attended the event. It is known that among the injured are four teenagers who are 15-17 years old and three adults. Killed a 24-year-old man.
The suspect fled the scene of the crime. He is currently wanted by the police. The causes and circumstances of the incident are being clarified. It is noted that there were no fights, quarrels and showdowns at the event.
Local police commissioner Richard Ross told reporters that the teenagers received gunshot wounds that were not life threatening, mostly in the legs. Ross suggested that maybe there were several shooters. At the same time, Ross didn’t know the shooter or arrows on foot, or by car. But the police have already discovered several private surveillance cameras in the shooting area and are now working on video extraction.
- Ross told reporters.
It should be noted that this shooting completed a bloody weekend in Philadelphia. During this time, at least 27 people were shot dead in this city. So the nervousness of the police is understandable.
At that moment, about 60 people attended the event. It is known that among the injured are four teenagers who are 15-17 years old and three adults. Killed a 24-year-old man.
The suspect fled the scene of the crime. He is currently wanted by the police. The causes and circumstances of the incident are being clarified. It is noted that there were no fights, quarrels and showdowns at the event.
Local police commissioner Richard Ross told reporters that the teenagers received gunshot wounds that were not life threatening, mostly in the legs. Ross suggested that maybe there were several shooters. At the same time, Ross didn’t know the shooter or arrows on foot, or by car. But the police have already discovered several private surveillance cameras in the shooting area and are now working on video extraction.
This is what absolutely drives us crazy (police department - ed.). If you continue to ask us, we will never solve this problem. What can be done with the hearts and minds of people who want to pull out a gun and shoot at a crowd of 60 people. This may cause retaliation.
- Ross told reporters.
It should be noted that this shooting completed a bloody weekend in Philadelphia. During this time, at least 27 people were shot dead in this city. So the nervousness of the police is understandable.
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