Four people are in custody after the shooting took place during the afternoon, prompting a large police response.
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Multiple people were left injured following a shooting during a large Eid al-Fitr event celebrating the end of Ramadan in West Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, leading to the arrest of several individuals as local police, the FBI and federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives responded.Key Facts
Police believe the shooting was conducted by two groups who exchanged gunfire, according to CNN, which cited local police who said five people are now in custody.
The shooting occurred during a large Eid al-Fitr event celebrating the end of Ramadan, NBC 10 Philadelphia reported, citing Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, who said an officer shot an armed 15-year-old boy in the shoulder and leg and that it is unknown if the teen initially fired at the officer.
