The suspected shooter apprehended by the police following a chase was in possession of an “AR-style” rifle, several magazines, a handgun, a police scanner and was wearing a bulletproof vest.
A gunman killed four people and injured two children in a mass shooting in Philadelphia on Monday night, an incident that comes a day after two people were killed and at least 28 others were injured in a shooting at a holiday weekend block party in Baltimore.
Three of the four people killed—all male—were between the ages of 20 and 59, while the identity of the fourth deceased individual is yet to be established, but he is believed to be between the ages of 16 and 21. Outlaw said a second person who is believed to have fired back at the shooter is also in custody, although police have yet to establish if they had any connection to the shooter.
The police commissioner said the motive behind the shooter's actions is unknown, adding “all we know is that this person decided to leave their home and target individuals.”: “Horrified by the reports of a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia. My heart is with the loved ones and families of everyone involved, and I send my prayers to the victims.” He later thanked the police for their response and added: “This devastating violence must stop.”341.
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