four killed, 2 wounded in Philadelphia shooting; suspect in custody

In yet another shocking incident of shooting in the United States, a gunman opened fire on Monday night (July 3), killing four people and injuring two others in Philadelphia. According to the police, the perpetrator was wearing a bulletproof vest and was arrested later.

Addressing a press conference, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said that all the victims were male. She further said the suspect had multiple magazines, an “AR-type rifle,” a handgun and a police scanner with him. “At this point, all we know is that this person decided to leave their home and target individuals,” Outlaw added.

The shooting occurred a day after gunshots broke out at a block party at a holiday weekend in Baltimore, roughly 160 km to the southwest, inflicting 28 injuries and killing two people. According to officials, the injured in that shooting ranged in age from 13 to 32, with more than half of them being minors.