The suspects fired into a crowd, witnesses said.
Three people were shot to death and at least 11 were wounded in a shooting Saturday night in Philadelphia, authorities said.
Some police officers who were patrolling the area of South Street in downtown Philadelphia heard multiple gunshots and witnessed multiple suspects fire into a large crowd shortly before midnight, Police Inspector DF Pace said during a conference call. of press.
An officer fired at one of the suspects from regarding 30 feet away, but it’s unclear if the suspect was hit, Pace said.
“You can imagine there were hundreds of people enjoying South Street, like every weekend, when the shooting happened,” Pace said.
The dead were identified only as two men and one woman. Authorities have not released their names. The condition of those injured by the shooting is unknown.
Two pistols were recovered, one with an extended magazine, police said. No arrests have been made.
Pace said police were asking business owners to review surveillance camera footage.
Police on Twitter asked people to avoid the area. South Street is known for its entertainment and nightlife with bars, restaurants, and other businesses.
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