A shooting at an Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia resulted in three people being injured, including a 15-year-old suspect who was shot by a police officer. The violence erupted between two rival groups during the celebration at Clara Muhammad Square, leading to the arrest of five individuals, including four minors and a 21-year-old man identified as Kahbir Oglesby-Hicks, who was charged with evading arrest among other charges. The incident, which took place in a park where about 1,000 people had gathered to mark the end of Ramadan, caused panic among hundreds of parents and children, sending hundreds running for safety. The suspects face VUFA & REAP charges related to firearms violations and recklessly endangering another person. The shooting has deeply shaken Philadelphia's Muslim community, prompting a significant police response and a public condemnation from local leaders and the Muslim community.
3 dead, 3 injured in separate shooting incidents in Philadelphia https://t.co/H37wjwkvSw
One man died and two other people were injured after a shooting in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood Friday evening. https://t.co/ptBT2WHjAJ
Three men were killed in separate shootings across Philadelphia Friday that left three other people wounded, police said. https://t.co/HGUMag7kky
Friday marks two days since violence interrupted a Ramadan celebration in West Philadelphia. Members of the Muslim community joined city leaders to talk about the shooting that left three people hurt. @MiguelMValle has more on what they had to say. https://t.co/T5xrqgdXvf
Leaders in Philadelphia’s Muslim community joined elected officials Friday to address gunfire that shattered the peace at an Eid al-Fitr celebration earlier this week. More here: https://t.co/EbKBVOOIq0
Another man has died after a third shooting in the city of Philadelphia on Friday evening, police say. https://t.co/Zj1bjzZnsu
Breaking: Six shot, three of the six killed, within past three hours tonight, @PhillyPolice report. Ages of those shot range from 15 to 33 years old. https://t.co/glGYgLBj4d
2 dead, 3 injured in multiple shootings across Philadelphia https://t.co/V8ecG9dM3d
Wednesday’s shooting at Clara Muhammad Square in West Philadelphia left three people shot, five arrested, and the city’s Muslim community deeply shaken. But it was also a miracle: Nobody lost a family member. https://t.co/dF44s8ahvP
Two men are dead while two teenagers and a third man are hurt after two separate shootings in the city of Philadelphia on Friday evening, police said. https://t.co/8kPYdLGU9U
City and state officials joined Muslim leaders outside of the Philadelphia Masjid to show support after a shooting that happened just steps away from the place of worship. @realraystrick reports. https://t.co/L46vhrk5Ew
Philadelphia shooting: Muslim community, law enforcement gather to condemn Eid shooting https://t.co/U953vRUGTA
Thank you to the elected officials and community leaders from across our city who stood in solidarity with the Philadelphia Masjid this afternoon. I'm inspired by this community's resilience. I will be by their side as we heal and move forward in peace and unity! https://t.co/Scm5rsstRr
Very powerful to be at the Philadelphia Masjid this afternoon in the wake of the violence that took place on Eid al-Fitr. Hundreds of neighbors & community leaders came together to show our support for the Muslim community and all those who know and love Clara Muhammad Square. https://t.co/4VjRH0oiVp
🔴 LIVE : Philadelphia Masjid, Muslim community to condemn recent Eid al-Fitr shooting https://t.co/RH75Ps9Ne5
A huge show of solidarity at the Philadelphia Masjid. Muslim leaders, activists, and elected officials gathering now days after the shooting that left multiple injured and sent hundreds running from a celebration marking the end of Ramadan. @NBCPhiladelphia https://t.co/mEXKymk73e
Philadelphia Masjid and Muslim community leaders address West Philadelphia Eid al-Fitr shooting. Tune in: ⬇ https://t.co/VopSZOY1oW
#BREAKING WATCH LIVE: Members of the Islamic community and city leaders address the shooting at the West Philly Eid al-Fitr event that left 3 people injured and five people in custody: https://t.co/tVnD4AqRPq
Philadelphia shooting: Video shows crowd scatter during Eid shooting that injured 3 https://t.co/mDkv6GkrAp
I'll be standing with the Philadelphia Masjid and other local leaders at 2 PM today. We hope to see you there! https://t.co/anYSX7kKqQ
Police say 21-year-old Kahbir Oglesby-Hicks is facing several charges following Wednesday's shooting at an Eid al-Fitr event in a West Philadelphia park. The other four people who were arrested are minors, and they are also facing charges. https://t.co/xHa5r9LSA9
Outrage after shooting at Philadelphia Eid al-Fitr event; 5 charged, including 4 teens https://t.co/QH3eYef2LZ
Happening Today: Members of Philly's Muslim community and several prominent city leaders plan to address Wednesday's shooting at an Eid al-Fitr event that left three people injured and a young man and four teens in custody. https://t.co/LOV0MPqhSk
Three people were shot and a child was hit by a law enforcement vehicle at an Eid event in Philadelphia, police said. Corey Taylor, the father of the 22-year-old who was shot, told NBC 10 he was “tired of all the violence and the nonsense that’s going on.” https://t.co/7GZbQS17eO
Philadelphia Muslims are reeling after a shooting at an Eid al-Fitr gathering, as police continue to investigate what sparked the gunfight. Police identified one suspect, but authorities have not identified the four others, who are juveniles. https://t.co/8nFGOZLUdz
Arrest Update: Kahbir Oglesby-Hicks 21 years-old, from the 2XX block of South 58th Street. Charges: VUFA-No License, PIC, VUFA-On Streets, PIC, and Evading Arrest. Ages of the other defendants are two 15-year-old males, 16-year old female and 16-year-old male. https://t.co/EkOoJ92MAu https://t.co/sPTgc4D8Xw
One of the alleged suspects in a shooting that sent hundreds of people running at a Ramadan event in Philadelphia is being charged with evading arrest. Four other suspects are also in custody. https://t.co/qw6ufDNnvZ
Below is preliminary information and subject to change. Two incidents of shootings were reported in Philadelphia. The first incident happened in the 14th District, on 63XX Stenton Avenue at 5:52 PM. A 31-year-old black male suffered a gunshot wound to the right shoulder. He…
#UPDATE: @PhillyPolice have identified the only adult suspect among the five suspects arrested in Wednesday's gunfight at Clara Muhammad Square. The other four defendants include two 15-year-old boys, a 16-year-old girl, and a 16-year-old boy. #LISTEN 🎧 https://t.co/ERobk4TQKr
Police have identified one of the five in custody as a 21-year-old man from West Philadelphia. He faces charges related to guns, evading arrest and more. The other four people in custody are two 15-year-old boys, a 16-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy. https://t.co/2aXhfCiKnx
Police on Thursday identified one of the five in custody as a 21-year-old man from West Philadelphia. He faces charges related to guns, evading arrest and more. https://t.co/2aXhfCiKnx
#BREAKING: A 21-year-old man has been identified as one of the five people arrested following the shooting at an Eid al-Fitr event in West Philly. https://t.co/6gdz3KFHAy
So to be clear ALL five people taken into custody yesterday were charged this afternoon. The teens are juveniles so their names will not be released. The teens face VUFA & REAP charges ( firearms violations & recklessly endangering another person ). https://t.co/DkAFwnIoXM
Philadelphia police ID suspect arrested after gunfire erupts near Eid al-Fitr event https://t.co/bokcvsqwex
Chaos broke out on Wednesday when gunfire erupted in the crowd at an Eid Al-Fitr event. So far, police say that four out of the five suspects arrested are minors. @YukareNakayama met with neighbors who voiced their concerns following the incident. https://t.co/MHWDDdaMbQ
The shooting at an Eid celebration in West Philly is a sad reminder that too many children have access to guns. Gun violence shattered what should have been a day of peace, faith, and community. At a bare minimum we must pass more laws to end this culture of youth gun violence. https://t.co/8kuAQhnQO8
At least three people have been shot near a #Ramadan event in West #Philadelphia, prompting a significant police response. https://t.co/MnVdpj4km9
Rival 'factions' of 'young people' exchange gunfire in crowd of 1,000 gathered for Muslim celebration in Philadelphia: Police https://t.co/m7Ev55DJxx https://t.co/zGLFq3qnr1
Like many of you, I'm still reeling from the shooting at Clara Muhammad Square. State law prevents City Council from meaningfully regulating guns. But we're not helpless! I joined CBS 3 to reiterate what we're doing to disrupt the cycle of violence and keep residents safe. https://t.co/nk38zh2STU
Shooting breaks out at large Eid celebration in Philadelphia: Police https://t.co/FYMFrozyw9
Multiple people were injured after gunfire broke out at a celebration to mark the end of Ramadan in Philadelphia, police said. https://t.co/WBkCJmcrUs
Saddened for my neighbors in West Philly who saw an Eid al-Fitr celebration ruined by gunfire. People in every neighborhood deserve to live without the fear of violence. I will do whatever I can to fight for gun safety legislation and violence prevention funding in Harrisburg.
MUST LISTEN AUDIO: RAMADAN SHOOTERS DESCRIBED AS “TWO FACTIONS” OF BLACK MUSLIMS Wow! Listen to this police scanner audio from Philadelphia. Police admit that “two factions” of Muslims shot at each other at the Ramadan event in Philly yesterday. That’s why the media is so… https://t.co/6LdaBx13mP https://t.co/pX5VPLMGTC
It started out as a celebration but ended in chaos. Three people were shot, one by police, and several others were arrested after two groups opened fire at each other in a West Philadelphia park, where about 1,000 people were marking the end of Ramadan. https://t.co/ERobk4TQKr
3 people were injured and 5 people -- including an armed teen who was shot by a police officer -- are in custody, following a shooting at a large Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, investigators said. Here's what we know so far: https://t.co/TR5HdRiuBw
At least three people were injured, and hundreds of parents and children fled in search of safety in US city of Philadelphia on Wednesday after a Ramadan celebration was marred by gunfire between rival groups. #Philadelphia #Ramadan #Eid https://t.co/uLlGgr51Wo
Philadelphia Eid event shooting injures 3, including teen shot by officer; 5 arrested. https://t.co/HeBmk7JA48 Click the image to read more:
3 injured in shooting at Philadelphia Eid event, 5 detained #WorldNews https://t.co/MSzdoduTnj
Mass shooting at Ramadan event in West Philadelphia, multiple injuries: police https://t.co/HIfa2bZJkw
Multiple people were injured after a shooting at a Muslim holiday event in Philadelphia, according to FOX29 Philadelphia. https://t.co/hXl16BnM53
A shooting between two rival groups at an Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia injured three people, including a 15-year-old suspect. https://t.co/NWip67L5Zd
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