A man is in custody after two women were shot on the highway near the 2300 block of the Ben Franklin Pkwy. at approximately 2:35 p.m. on Friday, during the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX victory parade.
According to police, a 27-year-old woman was shot in her left leg, and a second 20-year-old woman was shot in her upper left thigh. Both women showed up at the medic tent at 23rd and Spring Garden streets to be treated. They were then taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where they were listed as stable, according to police.
The incident originated from an argument after the 27-year-old woman and her boyfriend apparently tried to cut in a bathroom line. The argument continued to escalate, became physical, and ultimately led to the shooting.
Police have not been able to locate a crime scene, though a weapon has been recovered and police have identified the offender.
According to police, Brandon Ramos, 28, of Philadelphia, fired the gun, which injured the 27-year-old woman and the 20-year-old woman. Ramos has been charged with aggravated assault, possessing an instrument of crime, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person, police said.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the PPD through the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477), and all tips will remain confidential.
Counseling, peer support, and victim advocacy services are available for victims, family members, and others affected by gun violence. Go to metrophiladelphia.com/gun-violence-resources for more information.
