Philadelphia shooting - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. On October 26, 2020, a shooting occurred in Philadelphia that left at least 10 people injured.
- 2. The shooting took place in the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood of Philadelphia.
- 3. The incident began around 11:45 p.m. when police responded to a call about a man with a gun.
- 4. When officers arrived at the scene, they encountered a chaotic situation with multiple people firing weapons.
- 5. In total, 10 people were injured in the shooting, including an 18-year-old woman who was critically wounded.
- 6. The victims were taken to various hospitals in the area for treatment.
- 7. Police have not yet identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the shooting.
- 8. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation, but it is believed to be gang-related.
- 9. Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw both condemned the violence and called for an end to the senseless gun violence plaguing the city.
- 10. The shooting has once again reignited calls for stricter gun control measures and increased efforts to address the root causes of violence in Philadelphia.