Holiday weekend turns deadly as gunfire erupts in Philadelphia residential neighborhood

Three people were killed, and nine others were wounded when gunfire broke out over the Fourth of July weekend in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Philadelphia Police Department said officers responded to reports of a shooting just before 1 a.m. Monday in the Grays Ferry section of the city.

When officers arrived, they discovered multiple victims were suffering from gunshot wounds, adding that three individuals had ultimately died.

Authorities reported that 23-year-old Zahir Wylie received a gunshot wound to the chest; 19-year-old Jason Reese had a gunshot wound to the head; and 24-year-old Aziz Harriz was shot multiple times in the back.

Philadelphia shooting crimescene

As a result of the gunfire outbreak, nearby homes were hit by bullets during the shooting. (FOX 29 Philadelphia)

One man next to the Ring doorbell camera can be seen firing his semi-automatic handgun uncontrollably over the group of people directly at his feet.

As a result of the gunfire outbreak, nearby homes were hit by bullets during the shooting, though police said nobody inside the homes was struck.

According to FOX 29 in Philadelphia, during the Fourth of July weekend, six individuals lost their lives, and more than a dozen others were wounded in various shootings throughout the city.

“People are going to wake up and hear about many of the incidents that occurred over the weekend, but we are not turning back,” Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel stated.

The station reported that eight people were injured in a shooting outside a South Philadelphia bar overnight Friday as people were wrapping up their Independence Day celebrations.

You May Also Like
Pixar's new curly hair technology in 'Toy Story 5' advances diversity in the animation space

Toy Story 5’s New Curly Hair Technology Marks a Major Leap for Diversity in Animation

LOS ANGELES — Pixar is once again pushing its animation tools forward,…
Chicago, Illinois weather forecast: Tornado Watch issued for parts of Chicago area | Radar

Chicago Weather Alert: Tornado Watch Issued Across Parts of the Chicago Area — Live Radar Updates

Severe weather is expected to impact the Chicago area on Wednesday, with…
Alaska woman uses weapon to survive terrifying bear attack after predator mauls pooch: 'I thought I was dead'

Alaska Woman Fights Off Bear Attack With Weapon After Dog Is Mauled: “I Thought I Was Dead”

A mushroom-foraging trip on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula took a frightening turn earlier…
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid resurgent inflation

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady as Inflation Pressures Reemerge

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady on Wednesday as…
Karmelo Anthony claims he's penniless as business records tied to parents draw scrutiny

Karmelo Anthony Says He Is Broke as Parents’ Business Records Face Scrutiny

MCKINNEY, Texas – As convicted killer Karmelo Anthony asks for a taxpayer-funded…
Social Security recipients face looming benefit cuts. Can the program be saved?

Social Security Benefit Cuts Loom: Can Congress Save the Program in Time?

Social Security is heading toward a major financial deadline: its trust fund…
Palisades Fire suspect hit with new charges in grand jury indictment

Uber Passenger Says Palisades Fire Suspect Gave Off ‘Incel Energy’ During Unsettling Ride

A passenger who says he rode with the man accused of starting…
Coast Guard opens fire on boat smuggling 25 Chinese nationals near Florida after it refused to stop

US Coast Guard Fires on Smuggling Boat Carrying 25 Chinese Migrants Off Florida After Pursuit

The U.S. Coast Guard fired on a boat off the Florida coast…
A mother's concern, call to authorities may have prevented potential attack on UFC event at the White House

Mother’s Tip to Authorities May Have Stopped Potential Attack at White House UFC Event

A suspected plan to attack Sunday night’s UFC event at the White…
The Grammys add five new categories, adjust rules for 2027 Grammy Awards

2027 Grammys Add 5 New Categories and Update Key Award Rules

The Grammy Awards are expanding again, adding five new categories and revising…
US Secret Service prepares to secure Jackson Park, Chicago Obama Center Opening Ceremony

US Secret Service Finalizes Security Plan for Chicago’s Jackson Park Ahead of Obama Center Opening Ceremony

CHICAGO (WLS) — The U.S. Secret Service says it has spent the…
G7 leaders back Trump's plan to end Iran war that faces skepticism at home

G7 Leaders Endorse Trump’s Iran War Exit Plan Amid Skepticism at Home

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday…