Crime & Safety
3 Dead After Shooting At Philadelphia Playground: Reports
Three men, ages 21 to 24, died after being shot at a North Philadelphia basketball court Friday night.
PHILADELPHIA — Three people have died following a shooting at a Philadelphia playground Friday night.
The shooting occurred at about 6p.m. Friday at a basketball court along the 800 block of Diamond Street in North Philadelphia, NBC10 reports.
Four people were shot, three of whom died.
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Deceased are 22-year-old Nyreese Moore, 24-year-old Naasir Folk, and 21-year-old Isiah Williams, Fox 29 reports.
According to Action News, at least 50 shots were fired, and several guns were used in the shooting.
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Police said five shooters came off of North Darien Street, opened fire, then drove off.
Anyone who has information on the shooting should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.
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