A shooting incident in Philadelphia left seven people injured, including a 16-year-old girl, on Wednesday evening. Authorities believe the gunmen intentionally fired into a crowd, possibly targeting someone specific. The shooters are still at large after the incident on the 2800 block of North Bambrey Street, according to Philadelphia police.
The victims, aged between 16 to 47, were taken to hospitals and reported to be in stable condition. Two females were shot in their legs, while another female and two males were shot in their arms or legs. The 16-year-old victim had a graze wound on her abdomen, and an 18-year-old female was shot in the back. Police indicated that a semiautomatic weapon was used in the shooting.
Authorities suspect that one to three shooters got out of a vehicle and started firing into the crowd. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a dark-colored, four-door sedan with yellow tape or plastic on the rear trunk. The police are seeking more information from private surveillance cameras in the neighborhood to aid in the investigation.
As of now, no further details about the suspects have been released, and the investigation is ongoing. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to help in identifying and apprehending the perpetrators behind this targeted shooting incident. Such acts of violence have serious consequences on the community and must be addressed promptly to ensure the safety of residents in Philadelphia.