Shootout leaves 3 people dead in Philadelphia
ADDS CONTEXT AND DETAIL THAT THESE BULLET HOLES ARE FROM A PRIOR SHOOTING – Blood is seen at the scene of a fatal overnight shooting on South Street in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 5, 2022, where bullet holes on a storefront window from a prior shooting can also be seen. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
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UPDATED 11:34 AM PT – Monday, June 6, 2022
At least two people are expected to face charges in connection to a deadly shooting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During a press conference Monday, city District Attorney Larry Krasner said he expects to approve charges as the investigation continues.
“We are expecting to approve charges later today for at least two people in connection to what we anticipate are non-fatal shootings,” Krasner said.
PPD Press Conference providing an update to yesterday's mass casualty shooting which took place on South Street at approximately 11:31 PM. https://t.co/ZnK0RJOU2z
— Philadelphia Police (@PhillyPolice) June 5, 2022
The incident happened Saturday when multiple suspects opened fire on a large crowd after an argument erupted between two individuals. Three people were killed and 12 others were injured in the crossfire. A first responder injured one of the alleged gunmen when they arrived on the scene.
“We will have a lot more to say later,” Krasner voiced. “Hour by hour we are finding out more information.”
#BREAKING: @PhillyPolice sources say an 18yo has been taken in custody in connection with the mass shooting on South Street…expected to be charged later today. Officials are continuing to investigate to ID additional shooting suspects. @KYWNewsradio
— Kristen Johanson (KJ) (@KristenJohanson) June 6, 2022
Two guns were recovered from the scene and Police Inspector D.F. Pace said one of the guns had an extended magazine. Authorities are investigating several other shootings that occurred around the same time of the incident to see whether they or not they are related.