THE shooting that took place at South Street Philadelphia has left residents in shock.
Lives were lost and many were injured as a result of the chaotic incident.
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What happened at South Street Philadelphia shooting?
On the night of Saturday 4, June 2022, there were reports of gunfire on South Street Philadelphia.
According to WPVI, police officers who were first on the scene said they saw multiple people wielding guns shooting into a crowd of people on that street.
Reports confirmed that two women and a man died after being shot several times.
Additionally, nine victims were taken to the Thomas Jefferson hospital in the city where one was pronounced dead by medics.
Seven of the people admitted are said to be in a stable condition, a hospital spokesperson told NBC News.
In total, the shooting killed three people and injured another 11 on Saturday
As of the time of writing, authorities haven’t released the identity of any potential suspects.
What did witnesses say?
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In an interview with the Inquirer, a witness named Joe Smith stated: “Once it started I didn’t think it was going to stop.
“Here was guttural screaming. I just heard screams.”
Additionally, Eric Walsh, who was closing an O’Neal’s bar when the shooting erupted, told the outlet: “People were coming off the street with blood splatters on white sneakers and skinned knees and elbows.
“We literally just were balling up napkins and wetting them and handing them to people.”
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What did the authorities say about the incident?
Commenting on the incident, the Philadelphia District Attorney made a post on Twitter stating: “The terrible crimes last night on South Street tell our Pennsylvania legislators it’s time for real action.
“Boycott NRA lobbyists, boycott NRA donations, and bring real common-sense gun regulation to Pennsylvania. Now.”
Inspector D.F Pace said: “But, the officer was able to get that individual to drop his gun and flee at this time.
“You can imagine there were hundreds of individuals just enjoying South Street, as they do every single weekend when this shooting broke out.”
State Rep. Mary Isaacson also stated: “My heart bleeds for those that aren’t.
“I’m a mother of two kids, 18 and 20, who are coming of age in a society where we are having such disregard for human life. We should not live with this.”
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