Two people have been arrested in connection with a bloody mass shooting that killed three and injured at least 11 in Philadelphia over the weekend, a report said Monday.
Rashon Varien was arrested at around 8pm and charged with attempted murder and assault in connection with the bodily injury on Saturday night, according to Fox 29.
Koran Garner was also charged with assault and assault on law enforcement officers while recovering in hospital after being shot by police.
Authorities believe the first shot was fired by 34-year-old Gregory Jackson and seriously injured another man. The second shooter managed to return fire and the two exchanged 17 rounds of hail.
Jackson was hit and killed in the melee.
Both Jackson and the second shooter were licensed to carry firearms. The second shooter has not been charged, as police say he acted in self-defense.
Screenshot of footage from a shooting observation shows people on a crowded street running in panic, possibly after a shooting, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.via REUTERS
After Jackson collapsed to the ground, Garner is believed to have opened fire on South Street near Third Street.
As the cops faced Garner, he aimed his weapon at them. Officers opened fire on Garner and he was hit in the arm. The suspect was taken to hospital, where he is expected to recover.
Blood seen at the site of a fatal shooting on the night of South Street in Philadelphia.AP
In addition to Jackson, other fatalities on Saturday night’s shooting include Christopher Miners, 22, and Alexis Quinn, 27. Both Miners and Quinn are believed to be innocent victims.
A total of 14 people were shot.
The violence erupted late Saturday on South Street in Philadelphia.
“Yesterday was a gloomy day for Philadelphia,” Police Commissioner Daniel Outlow said Sunday.
A total of 14 people were injured during the mass shooting in Philadelphia.AP
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