What was meant to be a day of remembrance ended in tragedy.
A Memorial Day gathering in Philadelphia turned deadly when gunfire erupted in Fairmount Park, leaving two people dead and at least nine others injured — including three teenagers. Authorities say the attack happened just after 11 p.m., shaking a peaceful community event and reigniting national conversations around gun violence in America.
No arrests have been made as of Tuesday morning. Police are still searching for the suspect and reviewing surveillance footage. The motive remains unclear.
Among the victims were a 14-year-old and two 16-year-olds, according to local officials. One man died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries at a nearby hospital. “This was supposed to be a family-friendly holiday,” said one witness, “and now it’s a crime scene.”
City leaders and advocacy groups have already begun calling for stricter firearm regulations and more visible public safety measures at large events. The shooting marks one of several mass shootings over the Memorial Day weekend nationwide — a trend that continues to draw national concern.
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Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Statement on Mass Shooting at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park
