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3 killed, several injured at West Philadelphia shooting, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Three people died and seven others were injured in a shooting at a large gathering early Sunday morning in the Carroll Park section of West Philadelphia, police said.
Police responded to a call about gunshots shortly after 2 a.m. on the 1200 block of North Alden Street.
A 33-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and two other men died at local hospitals, according to police.
Police said there appear to be multiple shooters.
Several cars were also struck by gunfire, police said.
Police recovered one gun from the scene, and homicide detectives are investigating; they don't have much information on the shooters, police said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Laura Fay is a digital content producer at CBS News Philadelphia. Laura previously worked as a reporter, editor and audience director at The 74, a nonprofit news organization covering education.
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