10 Apr 2024 | 07:07 PM UTC
US: Police responding to shooting incident at Eid al-Fitr event in Mill Creek area of Philadelphia, Pa., April 10
FLASH: Police respond to shooting at Eid al-Fitr event in Mill Creek area of Philadelphia, Pa., US, April 10; several people injured.
Police are responding to a shooting incident near the intersection of North 46th Street and Wyalusing Avenue in the Mill Creek neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 10. The incident appears to have happened during an Eid al-Fitr event in the area. Unconfirmed reports indicate that several people have been injured.
Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business will likely affect the Mill Creek area over the coming hours.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Avoid the scene of the shooting until police give the all-clear. Consider taking alternative routes to avoid the affected area and related disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.
