A West Philadelphia home camera captured audio of an eruption of gunfire when police say as many as six shooters unleashed nearly 100 shots near a playground.
Residents who live near the Shepard Recreation Center on North 57th Street recalled the moments when investigators say six shooters unleashed a barrage of gunfire just before 7 p.m.
Demetrius Green said he and his three young children ducked inside their home for cover when the chaos erupted. Video obtained by FOX 29 captured audio of the explosion of gunfire.5 injured after shooting erupts near West Philadelphia playground, police say Five people were injured, two critically, when nearly 100 shot rang out near a West Philadelphia playground. Three people were taken into custody after they attempted to run from police after crashing their car.
Police found five people between the ages of 17 and 25 suffering from gunshot wounds, including a teenager and a 21-year-old who were shot in the head. Officers patrolling near the 400 block of North 57th Street heard the gunfire and immediately responded, according to police. They encountered four suspects pile into a white SUV and take off.
Police gave chase and the suspect's vehicle eventually crashed on nearby Farzan Street, according to investigators. The men tried to run from police, but three were taken into custody.
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