2024-04-11T06:02:50+00:00
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/ A law enforcement official said that at least two people were shot during a celebration marking Eid al-Fitr in Philadelphia.
It was not immediately clear what caused the shooting.
The Associated Press said that the injured were receiving treatment in hospitals, but more details about their injuries were not immediately revealed.
The shooting occurred in an area where residents were celebrating Eid al-Fitr, and CNN said that the site gathered a thousand people to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
The police also stated that they arrested five people in connection with the incident, including a minor. Five pieces of firearms were also confiscated at the scene.
Local authorities indicated that the FBI would assist local police in investigating the incident.
Senator Bob Casey, who represents Pennsylvania in the Senate, confirmed that his office is in contact with local officials about the incident.
In turn, State Governor Josh Shapiro expressed his regret that the incident occurred during Eid, stressing his solidarity with the Muslim community in Philadelphia.