Argument over fireworks leads to triple shooting in Philadelphia: police
Triple shooting in Philly after fireworks dispute: Neighbors speak out
Three people were shot early Tuesday morning on the 1600 block of Newkirk Street in Brewerytown, leaving two in critical condition, according to investigators.
PHILADELPHIA - Investigators say three people were shot when an argument over fireworks escalated to gunfire days before 4th of July in Philadelphia.
What we know:
Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 1600 block of Newkirk Street around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Argument over fireworks leads to triple shooting in Philadelphia: police
Three people were shot when police say an argument over fireworks escalated to gunfire overnight Monday in Philadelphia.
Police found a man in his 50s shot in the chest, a 23-year-old woman was shot multiple times in the back, and a 22-year-old woman was shot in the knee, according to investigators.
All three victims were taken to Temple University Hospital, where the man and a 23-year-old woman were placed in critical condition.
Investigators believe the gunfire started after an argument between neighbors about fireworks, leading to more than a dozen shots fired. The suspect drove away in a white sedan.
The investigation is ongoing as police review neighborhood surveillance footage and continue to look for the suspect.
What they're saying:
Neighbors described hearing laughter and screaming before the gunshots.
"It was like bang bang bang," said one neighbor. "At first it was so confusing because at first I heard people laughing and screaming," said another neighbor. "I didn’t think that screaming came from fear. Like something bad."
Several chalk circles and a bullet hole marker were seen on the ground and on a nearby rowhome later in the day.
The brother of the 22-year-old woman told FOX 29 his sister was walking to catch the bus when the shooting happened.
"She was caught in the middle of it… yeah," he said. "She saw people arguing so she started walking. Like speed walking towards the bus stop. She heard glass shattering she says. And she got hit right behind her knee." He added, "I’m glad it’s not as bad as it could have been."
A neighbor said, "It’s scary. I’ve been living in this neighborhood for over a year and I never heard or saw anything that would make me feel unsafe."
The neighbor added, "I always look and see kids playing on the streets here like for me, we have a school next to us so hopefully it’s a one time thing that never happens again."
What we don't know:
Police have not released the name or description of the suspect, and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information on the shooting should reach out to Philadelphia police.