Overview

• A juvenile gunman opened fire outside the Christy Recreation Center on July 30, wounding five people including a 10-year-old boy, an 11-year-old girl and two 16-year-olds.
• Police released surveillance images showing four young male suspects walking along 56th and Christian Streets before and after the shooting.
• No arrests have been made and detectives are reviewing tips and video evidence as the investigation remains active.
• Commissioner Kevin Bethel and Mayor Cherelle Parker condemned the violence and pledged to strengthen security at city recreation facilities.
• The incident highlights a seasonal spike in summer shootings even as overall homicides in Philadelphia are near their lowest level in over 50 years.