Three people were killed and nine others were wounded when gunfire erupted early Monday morning in the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia, authorities said.
The mass shooting happened at around 1 a.m. on the 1500 block of S. Etting Street, according to police.
Investigators said a 19-year-old man, a 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old man died from their injuries. One of the other victims, a 19-year-old man, was shot twice in the head and hospitalized in critical condition, police added.
A 15-year-old girl and two 17-year-old boys were among those injured, according to the PPD. The other victims ranged in age from 18 to 24, officials said.
Police said a 13th person was taken to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment after they fell while running away from the scene.
The PPD has not reported any arrests.
The shooting was part of a violent Independence Day weekend. Eight people were wounded early Saturday morning when shots were fired outside a South Philadelphia bar, and four young men were injured in a shooting early Monday in West Philadelphia.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
