Philadelphia Shooting: 3 Gunmen Shoot Toddler, Mom and 5 Teens Near School
Seven people were wounded in a Philadelphia shooting near a school on Thursday night, police said. According to Philadelphia police, shots were fired around 5:50 p.m. in the city's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood near the James G. Blaine School.
NBC Philadelphia reported that three gunmen shot a 2-year-old girl, the child's mom, and five teenagers. According to CBS News, all of them were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
The attack shocked the Philadelphia neighborhood as it was a relatively peaceful area, according to Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw.
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Police said the 2-year-old girl was shot in the left thigh and taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, according to ABC 6. The child's 31-year-old mom was shot twice in the thigh and was rushed to Temple University Hospital.
A 13-year-old boy was shot in the hand, and like the toddler, he was also taken to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Two teen victims were taken to Temple University Hospital.
One of them was a 15-year-old boy who was shot twice in the chest. The other was a 16-year-old boy shot in the arm. The other two victims, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old, were brought to Jefferson University Hospital.
The 16-year-old boy was shot in the right arm and right thigh, while the 17-year-old boy suffered a graze wound to the thigh. Police said all of them were already in stable condition as of Thursday evening. The teens shot were all students of the School District of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Police Now Looking For 3 Suspects Involved in the Shooting
Police said the victims were at the intersection of 31st and Norris streets when a car pulled up near them, and then the three gunmen exited the vehicle and opened fire.
So far, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Police said they are now looking for the three suspects. Investigators are also searching for a motive.
"There were some people inside of a vehicle, some people on the sidewalk, when the shooters approached... We don't believe that all of the victims at this point were intended targets," Danielle Outlaw noted.
The suspects were reportedly seen driving a 2011-2016 gray Hyundai Elantra with an unknown Pennsylvania tag. Police have already released surveillance photos and descriptions of the three suspects wanted in connection to the shooting.
Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney condemned the shooting and said it's "heartbreaking."
Schools and other public spaces must remain safe havens for youth and the community. It’s heartbreaking and infuriating to learn of another shooting occurring on or near school grounds. I’m praying for the victims involved. https://t.co/dr5LtUeXsP
— Mayor Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) February 24, 2023
Kenney is offering a $10,000 reward for any information that leads to the suspects' capture.
Keeping young people safe is our top priority. @PhiladelphiaGov offers a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone who fires a gun causing injury to others within 500 feet of a school, library, or recreation center. https://t.co/qaGPMFpZfP
— Mayor Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) February 24, 2023
The mayor is encouraging anyone with any information to come forward and report it to city police by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847). These tips can be made anonymously.
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Written by: Rick Martin
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