Eyewitnesses said the suspects fired at the crowd.
Authorities say three people were shot dead and at least 11 were injured in what became known as Saturday night’s shooting in Philadelphia.
Police Inspector DF Pace told a news conference that some police officers patrolling the southern street of Philadelphia heard gunshots and saw several suspects firing on a large crowd just before midnight.
An officer shot one of the suspects from a distance of 30 feet, but it was not clear if the suspect had been attacked, Pace said.
“Every weekend, when filming takes place, you can imagine hundreds of people enjoying South Street,” Pace said.
The dead have been identified as two men and a woman. Authorities have not released their names. The condition of those injured in the shooting is unknown.
Two handguns were recovered, one with an extended magazine, police said. No arrests were made.
Pace said police have been asking business owners to review surveillance camera footage.
On Twitter, police asked people to avoid the area. South Street is known for its entertainment and nightlife with bars, restaurants and other businesses.
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