"Violence Erupts at Philadelphia Eid Celebrations: Multiple Injuries and Arrests Reported"

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Five people, including four juveniles, have been arrested after a shooting at a West Philadelphia park during a large Muslim religious celebration, where about 1,000 people had gathered. The shooting, which occurred during Eid al-Fitr, resulted in panic and chaos as families and children fled the scene. Police recovered four weapons and believe the shooting was not connected to the religious celebration. Two individuals were hospitalized with gunshot wounds, and a teenage girl was struck by a patrol wagon during the police response. The incident has left the surrounding Muslim community disheartened and concerned about future celebrations.
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