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Al Bawaba
08-07-2025
- Al Bawaba
Video: Philadelphia mass shooting leaves 3 dead and 10 injured
Published July 8th, 2025 - 07:39 GMT ALBAWABA - A terrifying video circulating on social media captured a mass shooting in the Grays Ferry neighborhood in Philadelphia, which left 3 people dead and 10 others injured, according to local US reports. The footage captured by a Ring camera showcased several individuals shooting with guns as others took cover for safety from stray bullets. According to ABC News, police made several arrests during the weekend after reports of loud music and mass gatherings. The Declaration was signed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776Here is Philadelphia on 4th of July weekend 249 years later What happened? — Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) July 7, 2025 Upon arriving at the scene in question, police found a dozen victims lying on the ground with ages ranging from 18 to 24. Among the victims was an individual who got injured while sheltering themselves from the gunshots, a 15-year-old girl, and two 17-year-old boys. Several social media accounts falsely claimed that the video was captured on July 4, but according to the Ring footage, the video was captured on July 7, 2025. Additionally, the police released several photos of the suspects with a $20,000 reward. The victims killed were identified as 23-year-old Zahir Wylie, 19-year-old Jason Reese, and 24-year-old Azir Harris. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said that the suspects were firing at each other recklessly despite children nearby. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Three dead, ten injured in Philadelphia mass shooting during holiday weekend block party
A mass shooting in Philadelphia 's Grays Ferry neighborhood early Monday(July 7) left three people dead and 10 others injured, including three minors, in one of the city's deadliest acts of gun violence this year. Police say the shooting occurred around 1 am on the 1500 block of South Etting Street during what they described as an impromptu block party involving dozens of people. More than 100 rounds were fired, striking cars, homes, and people on the street. Among those killed was 24-year-old Azir Harris, a wheelchair user who survived a 2019 drive-by shooting and had since become a father. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eu usei estas meias japonesas e aliviei minha dor nas pernas NeuroFit Undo 'I carried him when he was a baby. I carried him through his first incident, and I couldn't pick him up this time,' his father, Troy Harris, told FOX 29. 'Put these guns down, man. There's a better way to solve it.' The two other fatalities were a 19-year-old man shot in the head and a 23-year-old man shot in the chest. A fourth victim, a 19-year-old man shot twice in the head, remains in critical condition. Police confirmed three minors, two 17-year-old boys and a 15-year-old girl, were among the wounded. Live Events One person has been taken into custody with a weapon. Investigators continue to review surveillance footage and are urging witnesses to come forward. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said officers recovered dozens of shell casings and believe multiple shooters were involved. Surveillance footage captured a barrage of gunfire, and at least one weapon used was modified with an illegal switch that converted it into a fully automatic firearm. 'This is coward stuff,' Bethel said during a press briefing. 'Individuals just shooting randomly into houses, into cars, at children. This is cowardly, wannabe thug stuff.' The shooting is Philadelphia's second mass shooting over the July Fourth weekend. Two days earlier, eight people were wounded in a separate incident outside a nightclub in South Philadelphia. Though Philadelphia has seen an overall 12 percent decrease in homicides this year, Bethel stressed the city will not tolerate a return to past levels of violence. 'We are not going back to the times when we had 500-plus homicides,' he said. 'That is not happening.' Community members say the trauma is rippling through the neighborhood. Tyrique Glasgow, a local youth mentor with the Young Chances Foundation, said he canceled his summer camp Monday because children were too afraid to leave their homes. 'I feel frustration,' Glasgow said. 'But it's really about understanding what we did yesterday and what we can do tomorrow.' Police continue to investigate and say they are following 'significant leads.'
Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Horror moment mass shootout that killed three and injured 10 caught on Ring camera after thugs ‘fired at random'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the terrifying moment gunmen opened fire in a Philadelphia neighbourhood during a gathering of young people. Caught on a Ring camera, the brutal attack left three dead and ten wounded - all aged between 15 and 24. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Panicked youngsters scramble for cover as gunmen open fire Credit: X 6 They can be seen piling on top of one another Credit: X 6 Police investigating the scene where the overnight shoot-out took place Credit: AP The gun battle between multiple shooters broke out just after 1 am on Monday in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, officials said. Distressing Ring camera footage shows young people scrambling on top of one another outside a home as gunmen open fire. Several gunmen can be seen shooting at random as the group takes cover. The Sun has not published any footage showing people being injured or killed. 12 people were reportedly shot in the gun battle. The three people who lost their lives were identified as a 24-year-old man, a 23-year-old man and a 19-year-old man. The 24-year-old man has been identified as Azir Harris, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The dad-of-one had been left paralyzed by a shooting in 2018 and had since advocated against gun violence. On Monday, he was shot multiple times in his back while sitting in his wheelchair at the gathering. Harris's father, Troy, also told the outlet that the mother of Harris' one-year-old son was also injured in the tragedy. Three dead & 10 hurt in July 4 weekend mass shooting as cops slam 'wannabe thugs who fired into homes & cars at random' Speaking at the scene, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said "this is coward stuff", according to NBC affiliate WCAU. "This is, you know, you see the size of this block. I mean, just individuals just shooting randomly into houses, into cars, children out here. "I mean, this is coward, wanna-be thug stuff." One person has been arrested in connection with the shooting, Bethel said. Police are still searching for the other gunmen, and it remains unclear how many shooters were involved. 6 Azir Harris, 24, was killed in the shooting Credit: Facebook/Azir Harris 6 Police officers collect evidence at the scene in Philadelphia on Monday Credit: AP JULY 4 VIOLENCE The shooting is just one of 15 that occurred in Philadelphia between July 4 and July 7. Police reported a total of six deaths and at least 35 injuries across those incidents. Other cities, including Albany, New York; Charlottesville, Virginia; and Chicago, Illinois, also experienced deadly shootings over the holiday weekend. Gun violence often spikes around July 4 each year, a trend experts link to higher temperatures and increased alcohol consumption, according to a CNN report last year.
The Sun
07-07-2025
- The Sun
Horror moment mass shootout that killed three and injured 10 caught on Ring camera after thugs ‘fired at random'
THIS is the terrifying moment gunmen opened fire in a Philadelphia neighbourhood during a gathering of young people. Caught on a Ring camera, the brutal attack left three dead and ten wounded - all aged between 15 and 24. 6 6 6 The gun battle between multiple shooters broke out just after 1 am on Monday in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, officials said. Distressing Ring camera footage shows young people scrambling on top of one another outside a home as gunmen open fire. Several gunmen can be seen shooting at random as the group takes cover. The Sun has not published any footage showing people being injured or killed. 12 people were reportedly shot in the gun battle. The three people who lost their lives were identified as a 24-year-old man, a 23-year-old man and a 19-year-old man. The 24-year-old man has been identified as Azir Harris, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The dad-of-one had been left paralyzed by a shooting in 2018 and had since advocated against gun violence. On Monday, he was shot multiple times in his back while sitting in his wheelchair at the gathering. Harris's father, Troy, also told the outlet that the mother of Harris' one-year-old son was also injured in the tragedy. Three dead & 10 hurt in July 4 weekend mass shooting as cops slam 'wannabe thugs who fired into homes & cars at random' Speaking at the scene, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said "this is coward stuff", according to NBC affiliate WCAU. "This is, you know, you see the size of this block. I mean, just individuals just shooting randomly into houses, into cars, children out here. "I mean, this is coward, wanna-be thug stuff." One person has been arrested in connection with the shooting, Bethel said. Police are still searching for the other gunmen, and it remains unclear how many shooters were involved. 6 6 JULY 4 VIOLENCE The shooting is just one of 15 that occurred in Philadelphia between July 4 and July 7. Police reported a total of six deaths and at least 35 injuries across those incidents. Other cities, including Albany, New York; Charlottesville, Virginia; and Chicago, Illinois, also experienced deadly shootings over the holiday weekend. Gun violence often spikes around July 4 each year, a trend experts link to higher temperatures and increased alcohol consumption, according to a CNN report last year.
