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A mass shooting occurred at Lemon Hill in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, resulting in two deaths and nine injuries, with three shooters believed to be involved. The incident involved multiple social media videos, possibly targeted violence, and the use of a switch to convert a gun to fully automatic. Police are investigating and increasing security for upcoming events in the area.
A mass shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park resulted in 2 deaths and 9 injuries, with at least three shooters involved and evidence of a switch device on one weapon; police plan increased patrols to prevent future incidents.
A Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park left 2 dead and 9 wounded, with police suspecting at least three shooters using modified rapid-fire weapons. The incident, tied for the second-largest shooting in the city in a decade, prompted increased police presence and condemnation from Mayor Cherelle Parker, who called it a heinous act of violence involving war-time ammunition.
A mass shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park resulted in 2 deaths and 9 injuries, including teenagers, despite police presence, with suspects still unidentified.
A mass shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Memorial Day evening resulted in 2 deaths and 9 injuries, including three teenagers, with investigations ongoing into the weapons used and no suspects in custody yet.
A mass shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Memorial Day night resulted in 2 deaths and at least 8 injuries, including juveniles, with police investigating the incident.
A double homicide investigation is underway in Philadelphia after a man and a woman were found fatally shot in the head near the historic Mount Pleasant Mansion in Fairmount Park. The victims, Krystina Chambers and Thurston Cooper, were both pronounced dead at the scene, and police are offering a $40,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. The motive is unknown, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit.
A man and woman were found shot to death in East Fairmount Park, with police suspecting an "execution style" killing due to head wounds and close proximity of the victims. The victims have not been identified, and no suspects or motive have been determined at this time. Police are reviewing surveillance footage from the area, and this incident adds to the 43 shooting deaths in Philadelphia so far in 2023.
Two people were found shot to death, execution-style, near the historic Mount Pleasant Mansion in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. The victims, a 38-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man, were discovered with gunshot wounds to the head and chest. Police found three spent shell casings nearby and are investigating the incident as a double homicide. Homicide detectives and the crime scene unit are gathering evidence, but there is currently no information on a suspect or motive.
Elias Diaz, the man arrested for a series of knife attacks in Pennypack Park last month, has now been charged with rape and murder in a 20-year-old cold case in Fairmount Park. DNA evidence collected from Diaz linked him to the infamous Fairmount Park rape cases, including the 2003 killing of Rebecca Park. Diaz faces charges of rape, murder, aggravated indecent assault, abuse of a corpse, and other crimes. The investigation into the 2003 murder and other related rapes is ongoing.
Elias Diaz, a man arrested for a series of knife attacks in Pennypack Park, Philadelphia, last month, is now the prime suspect in a 20-year-old cold case killing in Fairmount Park. DNA collected from Diaz has ties to the infamous Fairmount Park rape cases, including the death of Rebecca Park in 2003. Authorities believe he may be connected to other sexual assaults in the park. Diaz may face charges in connection with Park's death as early as Tuesday. The investigation into the cold case was aided by DNA evidence and genealogy tracing.
Thousands of people attended the 18th annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, despite missing this year's peak bloom by about a week. The festival featured Philly-based bands, cultural music, authentic Japanese food, and a beer garden with a new drink on theme. Most of the cherry blossom trees were planted in 1926 as a gift from Japan on the 150th anniversary of American independence. The festival is a way to bring a bit of Japanese culture to Philadelphia and is a focus on Japanese culture for all to enjoy.