A mass shooting occurred early Saturday at the 7 Elements Restaurant Bar and Lounge in South Philadelphia, injuring at least 11 individuals. The shooting unfolded around 3:50 a.m., leading to three victims being transported to hospitals, while eight others sought medical assistance independently. Two victims are reported to be in critical condition. Police are exploring the events leading to the gunfire and have collected numerous shell casings from various locations. Inspector D.F. Pace raised concerns about the bar's late-night operations, and the investigation remains ongoing with no arrests made yet.
At least 11 people were wounded in a mass shooting early Saturday morning inside a South Philadelphia bar. This incident took place around 3:50 a.m. at the 7 Elements Restaurant Bar and Lounge, resulting in three victims being rushed to hospitals, while eight others arrived independently. Police confirmed two individuals are in critical condition, including a security guard shot in the face and a woman shot in the back. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the gunfire and recovered multiple shell casings from the scene.
Inspector D.F. Pace expressed concerns about the operation of businesses late at night, stating, 'This business should not be open that late, and upon arrival it was shut, and we had to ensure there were no other victims inside.' Police currently do not have clear information about the number of individuals who opened fire, and as of now, no arrests have been made.
Police reports indicate that they have recovered several shell casings from diverse locations, including the second-floor bar, the stairway to the street, and the parking lot below. Inspector Pace mentioned the uncertainty regarding whether the shell casings originated from a gun fired from above or if the assailants were firing from lower floors, emphasizing the need for further investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to reach out, providing contact details for Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477), or an online option for submitting anonymous tips.
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