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Three Killed and Ten Wounded in South Philadelphia Shooting; Suspect Detained

Authorities have detained a suspect after recovering dozens of shell casings near the Grays Ferry scene as part of an expanding investigation.

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KERRVILLE, TEXAS – JULY 06: In an aerial view, the sun sets over the Guadalupe River on July 06, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas, leaving more than 80 people reported dead. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Overview

  • A mass shooting erupted just before 1 a.m. on July 7 at a street gathering near Etting and Dickinson Streets in the Grays Ferry neighborhood.
  • Three men, ages 19, 23 and 24, were killed and ten others wounded in the exchange of gunfire.
  • Two children were among the injured, though neither suffered life-threatening wounds.
  • Investigators have released surveillance images of additional suspects and are urging witnesses to provide tips to aid the ongoing probe.
  • Local leaders and the Young Chances Foundation are calling for long-term interventions after a weekend that saw mass shootings in Grays Ferry, Fairmount Park and at a South Philadelphia nightclub.