NORTH PHILADELPHIA – Terrifying moments for a group gathered in North Philadelphia as a gunman took aim and fired into a crowd, hitting seven people.
The shooting started at the corner of North 11th and West Cumberland streets, near a park, early Saturday morning, around 3:30, officials said. Two males had a dispute earlier in the night during a party at the location and people then began to leave. Within a short time, according to authorities, the shooter came back to the gathering with a weapon.
This is when the gunman fired over 50 shots into the crowd still gathered. When he was finished, seven people were injured, including a 16-year-old girl shot in the chest.
As the gunfire started, those gathered ran to a residence on the 2500 block of North Jessup Street as the gunman pursued them to that location, firing off at least one round.
Officials say a 7th victim was found at a third location, North 22nd and West Susquehanna. That victim was suffering from a gunshot wound in the back.
All of the victims were taken to Temple University Hospital. Police took three victims, while medics took another three and one arrived in a private vehicle. The 16-year-old girl is listed in critical condition, while the others are listed as stable.
Police say that private surveillance video captured the violence, as well as Real-Time Crime cameras. Investigators believe the gunman may be a juvenile. They are actively pursuing the individual and searching for a motive.