Mass shooting in Philadelphia leaves 7 shot, 4 critical, including two teenagers

Charlie Dwyer

Philadelphia, Pa – Seven people were shot and four are in critical condition after a mass shooting event in the Fishtown section of the city.

Police have released limited details on the shooting that occurred Friday night at around 8 p.m. in front of the North Delaware Avenue Golf and Social Club.

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An 18 year old was shot under his armpit and another, 23, was shot in the chest. Both are also in critical condition. Video surveillance showed a gunman firing into a crowd of people outside the venue and at least 21 shell casings have been recovered. A suspect was taken into custody.

Inside a nearby SUV, police found two semi-automatic handguns. One stolen vehicle was also recovered.

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