Philadelphia Faces Chaos as Illegal Street Races Overtake City

Police vehicles were vandalized and officers attacked during a series of illegal street racing events over the weekend.

Philadelphia experienced a night of mayhem with 11 illegal street racing incidents from Saturday night to early Sunday morning.
Crowds of up to 200 vehicles engaged in drag racing, drifting, and setting off fireworks, causing widespread disruption.
Police officers were attacked, with some vehicles being vandalized and one officer sustaining minor injuries.
Authorities believe the chaos was a retaliation against recent police crackdowns on illegal street racing.
The Philadelphia Police Department is reviewing footage and social media posts to identify and arrest those involved.