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Two dead and and nine injured after Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia

As the sun rises over the park, a large debris field could be seen with plates, cups and other items left behind inside of the park as park goers fled.
As the sun rises over the park, a large debris field could be seen with plates, cups and other items left behind inside of the park as park goers fled. Picture: Getty

By Henry Moore

Two people are dead and nine more injured following a Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.

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Crowds of people were gathered near Lemon Hill Drive and Sedgley Drive at around 10:30pm on Monday when the shooting took place.

A man and a woman died in the attack, while three teenagers, aged 15, 16 and 17, were injured.

The teenagers remain in a stable condition.

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Philadelphia police remain at the scene with a high security posture and to gather evidence following a Memorial Day shooting at Fairmount Park which killed two people and injured nine people
Philadelphia police remain at the scene with a high security posture and to gather evidence following a Memorial Day shooting at Fairmount Park which killed two people and injured nine people. Picture: Getty
Mass shooting in US city of Philadelphia
Mass shooting in US city of Philadelphia. Picture: Getty

Speaking to reporters following the shooting, a police officer said: "We have not recovered any weapons at this time.

"This is significant. It's Memorial Day... we understand the significance of this event and we will make sure to provide an update on Tuesday."

Memorial Day is marked every year to honour servicemen and women who have given their lives for the United States.

No arrests have been made so far, police added.