Fairmount Park Shooting: 2 Dead, 9 Injured – NBC10
- A Memorial Day mass shooting at Philadelphia's Fairmount Park resulted in two fatalities and injuries to nine others, police said.
- Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel reported that eleven people were struck by gunfire, including three teenagers aged 15, 16, and 17.
- According to police, a man and a woman died as an inevitable result of the memorial Day shooting.
A horrific Memorial Day shooting in Fairmount Park has left two dead and nine injured, including three teenagers, as Philadelphia grapples with another instance of gun violence. Police responded to the scene near Lemon Hill Drive and Sedgley Drive, were a large assembly was underway when the gunfire erupted around 10:30 p.m. Authorities have yet to make any arrests or recover weapons, and the identities of the deceased have not been released. This tragic Philadelphia shooting underscores growing concerns about gun violence in the city.Information on potential suspects is currently unavailable as the investigation continues. For thorough updates, including any press releases, stay with News Directory 3. Discover what’s next as the Philadelphia Police Department releases further details.
Two Dead, Nine Injured in Philadelphia Memorial Day Shooting
Updated May 27, 2025
A Memorial Day mass shooting at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park resulted in two fatalities and injuries to nine others, police said. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. near Lemon Hill Drive and Sedgley drive, where a large group of young people had gathered.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel reported that eleven people were struck by gunfire, including three teenagers aged 15, 16, and 17. The Philadelphia shooting adds to concerns about gun violence in the city.
According to police, a man and a woman died as an inevitable result of the memorial Day shooting. The remaining nine victims, including the three teenagers, are listed in stable condition.
As of Tuesday morning, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not recovered any weapons. information regarding potential suspects has not been released as the investigation continues.
Following the shooting, Fairmount Park was temporarily closed late Monday night.
What’s next
The Philadelphia Police Department continues to investigate the Fairmount Park shooting and is asking anyone wiht information to come forward. further details will be released as they become available.