Philadelphia mass shooting live updates – South Street suspect arrested & warrant for 2nd ‘gunman’ issued after 3 killed
ONE of the alleged gunmen is in custody and another is being sought following a deadly mass shooting in Philadelphia that left three people dead.
In Philadelphia, three people have died and at least eleven more were injured after 'multiple gunmen' fired bullets into a downtown crowd.
One of the suspects charged in the attack is in police custody, according to Assistant District Attorney Joanne Pescatore.
Quran Garner, 18, has been named as the suspect in custody.
The other suspect has not yet been named and is being sought after by authorities.
On the same night, three others died in Chattanooga after 14 were shot outside a bar and three others were hit by cars as they tried to run away.
Two of the victims died from gunshot injuries, and one died from injuries after being hit by a car.
Read our Philadelphia shooting live blog for the latest updates...
Recent Tops supermarket shooting
On May 14, 2022, shots were fired at a supermarket in upstate New York.
At least 10 people were killed and three were injured, according to officials.
Two of the injured were initially in critical condition.
The alleged gunman was 18-year-old, Payton Gendron.
Deadliest school shooting in Texas history
On May 24, 2022, a school shooting occured at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, around 11:30am local time.
It ultimately took the lives of at least 18 students and three adults, including fourth-grade teacher Eva Mireles.
The Robb Elementary shooting is reportedly the deadliest school shooting in Texas history and happened four years after a gunman fatally shot 10 people at Santa Fe High School in the Houston area, according to .
The shooting also came just days after ten people were killed during a mass shooting at a Tops Friendly Markets store in Buffalo, NY.
Philadelphia DA says it's 'time for real action'
District Attorney Larry Krasner tweeted that Saturday's crimes signal that it's "time for real action" involving gun control laws.
Ten Philadelphia shootings this weekend
According to the , the mass shooting was the 10th and latest shooting in the city since Friday.
Eight of the other shootings had a single injured victim.
One of the shootings had resulted in a death.
Reports of increasing violence in Philadelphia
Fox News correspondent Alexandria Hoff tweeted that South Street is a "traditionally festive strip" in the city's historic district.
She reports that over the years, the area has felt more dangerous.
Mayor says shooting is 'beyond devastating'
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney released a statement Sunday morning calling the recent shooting a "heinous crime."
“Once again, we see lives senselessly lost and those injured in yet another horrendous, brazen and despicable act of gun violence,” the says.
“My heart is with the family, friends, loved ones of those lost or injured, and with everyone impacted by this terrible tragedy."
243 mass shootings
So far in 2022, there have been at least 243 mass shootings reported.
So far in June, there have been 13 mass shootings, according to .
Geneva Presbyterian Church shooting
On May 15, 2022, a gunman opened fire at the Geneva Presbyterian Church during a lunch reception.
The shooting happened around 1:30pm local time and ultimately left one dead and several others injured.
The gunman, identified as David Chou, was later detained by authorities after members of the church hogtied him in an act the sheriff’s office called “exceptional heroism and bravery," per the .
Sheriff's statement on boy's arrest
“This student’s behavior is sickening, especially after the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas,” said Lee County Sheriff .
“Making sure our children are safe is paramount. We will have law and order in our schools! My team didn’t hesitate one second…NOT ONE SECOND, to investigate this threat.
“Right now is not the time to act like a delinquent. It’s not funny. This child made a fake threat, and now he’s experiencing real consequences.”
"'He described wads of cash and was getting ready to commit a mass shooting," Marceno describing the texts.
"We don't wait one second. We investigate every threat as if it's real."
Sheriff Marceno defended arresting the minor publicly.
Florida boy, 10, arrested for threats
The 10-year-old was charged with making a written threat to conduct a mass shooting.
The threat came only five days after the Uvalde, Texas school shooting last month, which resulted in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers.
Police believed that the student was threatening the school in text messages and publicly arrested him.
The 5th-grade student, from Patriot Elementary School in Cape Coral, Florida, reportedly sent a text to his friend claiming that he bought four assault rifles.
The alleged messages claimed that the minor scammed a friend to get the assault rifles.
Memorial Day weekend shootings
13 people died with 70 more hurt in over a dozen mass shootings after a weekend of Memorial Day gun chaos.
These horrific events took place days after the Uvalde, Texas, school massacre.
The Memorial Day incidents took place across the country in states like California, Michigan, and Illinois.
California Gov calls for assault weapons ban
California Gov Gavin Newsom recently issued a tweet, calling for several policies regarding gun control.
These policies include an assault weapons ban, universal background checks, red flag laws, and waiting periods.
"These policies WORK. CA has cut our gun death rate in half with smart policies like these," he wrote.
"Congress, you're up."
Brooklyn subway shooting
On April 12, a shooting broke out in Brooklyn during the early morning commute.
At the time, the chief spokesperson for the FDNY said at least 16 people were confirmed to be injured and taken to local hospitals.
As of April 13, the number of injured had risen to at least 29.
Most victims were treated for shrapnel, gunshot wounds, and smoke inhalation; but police say they have non-life-threatening injuries.
Suspect Frank James was arrested the next day, after an exhaustive manhunt, and he has since been charged with the attack.
Top five deadliest school shootings: Sandy Hook Elementary
On December 14, 2012, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting took place.
The school is located in Newtown, Connecticut, and remains the deadliest K-12 school shooting in the United States, reports.
A total of 26 people were killed at the time including 20 students and six teachers.
Adam Lanza was the perpetrator who killed his mother and 25 other people in the shooting.
Top five deadliest school shootings: Robb Elementary
On May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary 18 people were killed in the deadly school shooting.
This shooting is the deadliest K-12 school shooting in the state of Texas and second in the nation.
The shooter has been identified as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos by Governor Greg Abbott.
A total of 18 kids and three adults were killed in the Robb Elementary shooting.
Top five deadliest school shootings: Marjory Stoneman Douglas
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting took place on February 14, 2018.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is located in Parkland, Florida.
Nikolas Cruz, a former student of the school was responsible for killing 17 people and injuring 17 others with a long rifle, the outlet reports.
He was arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder.
Top five deadliest school shootings: Sante Fe
The shooting at Sante Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas resulted in the death of 10 people.
This shooting took place on May 18, 2018.
The perpetrator was reportedly armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and pipe bombs.
Top five deadliest school shootings: West Nickel Mines
On October 2, 2006, the West Nickel Mines School shooting took place.
West Nickel Mines School is located in the city of Bart Township, Pennsylvania.
In the fifth deadliest US school shooting a total of five Amish girls were killed and five others injured.
Charles Carl Roberts IV was the shooter responsible for the deaths, he also took his own life.
'Uvalde parents had to do DNA swabs'
The president issued a second tweet on the issue, emphasizing the damage by assault rifles.
"Why should an ordinary citizen be able to purchase an assault weapon that holds 30-round magazines and fires hundreds of bullets in minutes?" he wrote.
"The damage was so devastating in Uvalde parents had to do DNA swabs to identify remains of their 9- and 10-year old children."
"Enough."
Joe Biden calls for assault weapon regulations
In a recent tweet, President Joe Biden argued for an assault weapons ban or raising the age to purchase the weapons.
"In Texas, you can be 18-years-old and buy an assault weapon – even though you can’t buy a pistol until you’re 21," he wrote.
"If we can’t ban assault weapons as we should, we must at least raise the age to buy assault weapons to 21."
Mayor's statement after cemetery shooting
Mayor Cory Mason released a statement along with a video denouncing the shooting.
“It is a new low to see people being shot at as they’re trying to bury their loved ones in a cemetery. This cannot become normal, we have got to stop the violence,” he said.
We have got to do something about the gun violence in our community. I have spoken to both the Attorney General and Governor today and requested additional resources.”
Shooting occurred during Da'Shontay King's funeral
According to the outlet, mourners were gathered at Graceland for the funeral service of Da'Shontay King, 37, who was fatally shot by Racine police on May 20.
Many children, including King's four children, were in attendance at the funeral, local outlet the reported.
A witness told the Journal they heard at least 20-30 shots, saying "it sounded like firecrackers."
King's casket was reportedly lowered into the ground hours after the shooting.
Multiple injured in cemetery shooting
At least five funeral attendees were injured in a mass shooting at Graceland Cemetery in Racine, , on Thursday.
The family in attendance at the funeral service told that at least five people were injured in the .
An employee at the cemetery said multiple family members were hit, the outlet reported.
Biden says everyday places are 'battlefields'
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden recently visited Uvalde, Texas, to pay their respects to the victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary.
"Standing there in that small town like so many other communities across America, I couldn't help but think there are too many other schools, too many other everyday places, that have become killing fields - battlefields - here in America," Biden said.
"For God's sake, how much more carnage are we willing to accept?"
Four killed in Tulsa last week
Four people were shot and killed at a medical facility on the grounds of St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Wednesday.
The shooter, according to Deputy Chief Eric Dalgleish, is also dead. He stated, "We believe that is self-inflicted," per .
The gunman was identified as Michael Louis, and police say he left a letter that detailed his intent to kill victim Dr. Preston Phillips.