Violence Erupts at Philadelphia Eid al-Fitr Celebration

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Three people were shot and five suspects were taken into custody after gunfire broke out at an Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia, marking the end of Ramadan. The shooting occurred as two rival groups exchanged gunfire at a park where around 1,000 people were celebrating. A 15-year-old armed suspect was shot by a police officer and is in stable condition. Five weapons were recovered at the scene, and no fatalities were reported. The incident is under investigation, and local law enforcement is collaborating with federal partners.
- 3 shot after gunfire erupts at Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia marking end of Ramadan WPVI-TV
- Philadelphia Eid event shooting injures 3, including teen shot by officer; 5 arrested FOX 29 Philadelphia
- 3 hurt, 5 arrested in West Philly shooting during Eid al-Fitr celebration, police say WHYY
- At Least 3 Injured in Shooting at Philadelphia Eid Celebration The New York Times
- 5 people arrested after shooting in West Philadelphia WBAL TV Baltimore
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