Two dead and and nine injured after Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia
27 May 2025, 09:26 | Updated: 27 May 2025, 12:16
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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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.
