Is it just me, or does it feel like Mercury in retrograde is messing with Philadelphia’s vibes this week? Just before dawn Monday, a devastating mass shooting shattered the quiet on South Etting Street in Grays Ferry, leaving three young lives lost and ten others battling injuries. Police had been on edge all weekend, monitoring for large crowds and loud music, making multiple arrests — but nothing could prepare them for the chaos that erupted while responding to a nearby call. Victims range from teenagers to young adults, reminding us how fragile life can be, especially under the unpredictable stars. How do we make sense of such darkness when the cosmos seems to spin out of control? Here’s a look at the haunting moments from that tragic night. LEARN MORE
“Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly mass shooting that left three dead and 10 others injured in the Grays Ferry section of the city.
The shots broke out just before 1 a.m. Monday on the 1500 block of South Etting Street.
Police say they were actively monitoring the block for reports of large gatherings and loud music earlier in the weekend. Multiple arrests were made throughout the weekend.
Officers were responding to a nearby call when they heard the gunfire.
When they arrived on scene they found 12 shooting victims, three of whom died.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 24.
Police have identified the deceased victims as three men ages 19, 23 and 24.
Among the other victims are a 15-year-old girl and two 17-year-old boys.
There is a 19-year-old man listed in critical condition.
The other shooting victims, ranging from 18 to 24 years old” – ABC 6 News
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