PHILADELPHIA, PA – A suspected speakeasy in Philadelphia became the scene of a shooting early Sunday, resulting in two fatalities and four injuries, according to the Philadelphia police. The attackers fired from the street into a residence on Myrtlewood Street, prompting a police response to a report of a person with a gun at around 12:50 a.m. on Sunday.
This incident adds to a concerning trend, with nine mass shootings in the US occurring in the two weeks since the start of the new year, as reported by the Gun Violence Archive. The definition of a mass shooting, as defined by both CNN and GVA, is a shooting that injures or kills four or more people, not including the shooter.
At the scene, police found a 53-year-old man with a fatal gunshot wound to the face, as well as a 41-year-old man who was shot multiple times in the chest and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Additionally, four other individuals between the ages of 23 and 42 were hospitalized and are in stable condition, each with gunshot wounds.
Initial information suggests that the residence in question was operating as a speakeasy, according to the police department. As of now, no arrests have been made in the ongoing investigation.
The recent surge in mass shootings is a cause for concern and highlights the urgent need for effective measures to address gun violence in our communities. As authorities continue to investigate this tragic incident, our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
In summary, two individuals were killed and four others were injured in a shooting at a suspected speakeasy in Philadelphia. The authorities are working to uncover further details in the ongoing investigation, as the nation grapples with a concerning increase in mass shootings.