Police say multiple people have been shot in Philadelphia. philly kprc2 click2hou
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The shootings took place over several city blocks in the southwestern neighborhood of Kingsessing. Responding officers chased the suspect as he continued to fire, and he was arrested in an alley after surrendering, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said at a news conference."At this point all we know is that this person decided to leave their home and target individuals,” Outlaw said.
Officers were flagged down at about 8:30 p.m., and multiple calls of shots fired came in from Kingsessing. Police found some gunshot victims, and as they were attending to them, they heard more gunfire, Outlaw said. Police later toldthat a fifth victim was found. He was chased into his home and shot to death. Bullet casings were found outside the home.
Three of the dead were 20 to 59 years old, while the fourth, who had not yet been identified, was estimated to be between 16 and 21. The victim found in his home was 31 years old. All were male.The shooting occurred a day after gunfire erupted at a holiday weekend
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