Multiple people are shot at huge end-of-Ramadan Eid celebration in Philadelphia
Multiple people have reportedly been shot during an Eid celebration in West Philadelphia.
Four people have reportedly been arrested and guns were seized from the scene, reports 6abc. At least one police officer also fired a weapon at the scene.
It is unclear exactly how many people have been shot or what the extent of their injuries are. One of those being treated is a suspected gunman, reports Philadelphia Inquirer.
A pedestrian running from the shooting was also reportedly hit by a car. The extent of their injuries is not clear.
A heavy police presence has descended on the area near the Philadelphia Masjid, and early reports indicate the shooting may have occurred outside the mosque.
Multiple people have reportedly been shot during an Eid celebration in West Philadelphia
A heavy police presence has descended on the area near the Philadelphia Masjid. It is unclear exactly how many people have been shot or what the extent of their injuries are
The shots reportedly came shortly after 2pm, where a large crowd had gathered for the religious event.
Officials have set up a family reunification center after groups were separated when shots rang out, sending the large crowd into a frenzy.
Nearby schools have been placed on lockdown.
Abdallah Legh, General Manager of nearby Girard Meat Market, told Fox29 he heard around three or four shots from the area.
He said the crowd ran from the scene, and up to 30 children flooded to his store for safety.
‘Everybody was running,’ he said.
A young child purportedly began live streaming after the shooting, where he said: ‘This is scary because I almost got shot.’
‘I was running straight and almost got shot, and I just kept running…’
A large crowd quickly dispersed as shots rang out, with one of the shooting victims believed to be a suspected gunman
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said in a statement after the shooting that he has increased police presence at mosques, but there is no direct known threat.
‘Although there is no direct threat to Nassau County due to the shootings in Philadelphia, I have ordered increased patrols around Mosques throughout the County to protect our residents,’ the statement read.
‘The public is reminded to call 911 immediately if they see or hear anything threatening or suspicious.’
Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey tweeted: ‘My office has been in touch with local officials on the shooting at a Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia. As we gather more details, I urge everyone to stay safe and listen to law enforcement.’
