PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Reports indicate that a number of individuals were injured in a shooting incident during a large gathering at the intersection of 47th Street and Girard Avenue in West Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting is said to have occurred towards the end of a Ramadan event.
Law enforcement officials have stated that multiple individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
According to the Philadelphia Fire Department, one individual was transported to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Fire officials mentioned that the individual initially returned home before being taken to CHOP for further treatment.
At this time, there is no information available regarding the severity of the injuries sustained or the precise number of victims involved.
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia police department has advised parents who are seeking to reunite with their children to meet with officers at Sister Clara Muhammad School on 47th Street and Wyalusing Avenue.
Authorities are expected to share further details at a designated media location at Belmont and Girard avenues.
This story is still developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
