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Suspect Identified in West Philadelphia Mass Shooting

28-year-old man charged with murder after being wounded in a violent gun battle that left three dead and six injured.

  • Tahir Shoatz, 28, faces multiple charges including three counts of murder and five counts of aggravated assault.
  • The shooting occurred during a large outdoor party in the Carroll Park neighborhood.
  • Investigators recovered over 36 shell casings from different caliber weapons at the scene.
  • Three men, including two brothers, were killed; six others were injured but are in stable condition.
  • Police continue to search for additional suspects involved in the shooting.
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