Multiple Arrests Made, Numerous Injuries Reported Following West Philadelphia Shooting
Multiple individuals have been taken into custody and a significant number of firearms have been seized after a shooting incident in West Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, as confirmed by two informed sources to CNN.
Four individuals have been arrested and several guns have been found following a shooting in West Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, according to two sources familiar with the situation.
There were reports of several people being injured, as stated by a law enforcement official.
Reports of a shooting prompted a massive police response into the area near the Clara Muhammad Square around 2 p.m., the official said.
Police believe two groups exchanged gunfire on the street.
One officer fired shots at a gunman, according to the official.
The police rushed two victims with gunshot wounds to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. One of them is being considered as a possible suspect, the official mentioned.
The scene of a shooting in Philadelphia on April 10, 2024.
The scene of a shooting in Philadelphia on April 10, 2024.
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The hospital reported to police that three other gunshot victims showed up there, according to the official.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded to the shooting reports and is on the scene, a spokesperson said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
CNN’s Mark Morales and Hannah Rabinowitz contributed to this report.
Editor's P/S:
The shooting in West Philadelphia is a tragic reminder of the ongoing violence that plagues our cities. Four individuals have been arrested and several guns have been seized, but the root causes of this
