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Two Dead and Multiple Injured in Late-Night Shooting at Philadelphia Memorial Day Barbecue

Authorities are investigating the nighttime shooting that occurred at a packed Memorial Day gathering in Fairmount Park.

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Overview

  • The gunfire broke out around 10:30 p.m. on May 26 near the intersection of Lemon Hill Drive and Poplar Drive in Fairmount Park.
  • At least two people were killed and eight others wounded, including two minors among the injured.
  • A bystander was struck by a vehicle in the chaos following the shooting and was hospitalized.
  • Police units and ambulances were dispatched en masse to secure the scene and provide emergency medical care.
  • Authorities have not yet disclosed any arrests related to the shooting as investigators continue to review evidence and eyewitness accounts.