A mass shooting early Sunday morning in West Philadelphia has left three people dead and six others injured, according to police. The shooting, which occurred just after 2 a.m. in the 1200 block of North Alden Street, is said to have involved an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties.
A mass shooting in West Philadelphia early Sunday morning has left three people dead and six others injured, according to police.
The shooting occurred just after 2 a.m. in the 1200 block of North Alden Street and involved an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties, police said. Some of the shooting victims were taken to the hospital by police, while others were driven away by neighbors.
Mass Shooting in West Philadelphia Leaves Three Dead, Six Injured
"Preliminary information indicates an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties resulting in a nonuple shooting and triple homicide," the Philadelphia Police Department said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
Those killed were a 23-year-old man, a 29-year-old man, and a 33-year-old man, according to a police-provided victims list. Their identities have not been released.
Mass Shooting in West Philadelphia Leaves Three Dead, Six Injured
Conditions of the injured range from stable to serious, their ages are mid to late 20s and one 30-year-old. Their identities have also not been released.
Several shell casings of multiple calibers and one weapon were found at the scene, police said.
Mass Shooting in West Philadelphia Leaves Three Dead, Six Injured
Whoever is responsible for the shooting is still on the loose. It is possible there was more than one gunman, police told FOX 29.
Images from the scene show the shooting happened on a residential street.
Mass Shooting in West Philadelphia Leaves Three Dead, Six Injured
Philadelphia police ask anyone with information to call PPD’s anonymous tip line (call or text) at 215-686-TIPS (8477).
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
* The shooting occurred at a block party with more than 100 people in attendance.
* The victims were all in their 20s and 30s.
* The motive for the shooting is unknown.
* Police are searching for multiple suspects.
* The shooting is the latest in a string of violent incidents in Philadelphia.
* The city has seen a sharp increase in homicides in recent years.
* Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has vowed to crack down on gun violence.
* The shooting has sparked outrage and calls for action from community leaders.
