REPORT: Numerous Arrests Made After Alleged Shooting At Mass Ramadan Gathering In Philadelphia

A shooting reportedly broke out at a Ramadan festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wednesday leading to several arrests.

An unspecified number of people were reportedly shot during the incident, with hundreds of people being in attendance. The Philadelphia Police Department reportedly made “numerous arrests” and recovered at least four guns, Fox 29 News Philadelphia reporter Steve Keely reported.

Philadelphia – HAPPENING NOW

There is a “major shooting” event that occurred in West Philly at a Ramadan Event. Sources are reporting “multiple people” shot. Specific number unknown.

PPD has detained several people and recovered several firearms. Police officers did discharge…

— PhillyCrimeUpdate (@PhillyCrimeUpd) April 10, 2024

Multiple people shot. @PhillyPolice have made “numerous arrests & at least 4 guns recovered.” @PhillyPolice sources tell me at scene of shooting at 46th & Wyalusing Avenue at a Ramadan event. At least one Philadelphia Police officer also fired weapon.

— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) April 10, 2024

Footage showed lines of law enforcement vehicles rushing to the scene to respond to “an incident,” 6 ABC journalist Mike Nik reported. (RELATED: Shots Fired Near Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Leave Up To 15 People Injured: REPORT)

Citywide response to an incident in West Philly. @6abc pic.twitter.com/iTSP3e8fFo

— Mike Nik (@6abcmike) April 10, 2024

At least one officer reportedly fired a weapon during the incident, though it is currently unknown if the police shot any alleged suspect, according to PhillyCrimeUpdate. Another reportedly individual got injured when a car ran them over.

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