3 injured in Philadelphia shooting during Ramzan celebration

At least three people were injured after a shooting unfolded at a park in West Philadelphia where an estimated 1,000 people had gathered to mark the end of Ramzan.

Police said that the shooting happened around 2.30 pm on Wednesday between two factions inside the park during which approximately 30 shots were fired.

Amidst the gunfire, a police officer was injured while trying to engage an armed 15-year-old male suspect.

According to CNN, five people have been arrested, of which four are juveniles.

Howeverm police have not confirmed whether the event itself was targeted.

"We are very, very fortunate today that we did not have more individuals shot and anyone killed," Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel told reporters.

"What we do know is there appear to be two factions within the park, who are now exchanging gunfire," Bethel said.

Three people were wounded, including an armed 15-year-old who was shot by police. He was hit in the arm and leg.

Five people were arrested including the teen, and five guns were recovered, police said.

"Eid should always be a time of joy for our Muslim neighbors. And I grieve for every member of the Philadelphia Muslim community whose celebration was shattered by gun violence today," Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

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