
Reports indicate that two individuals were shot during the Eagles’ parade on Friday, which celebrated their victory in Super Bowl 59.
The incident took place along the Ben Franklin Parkway, as reported by CBS Philadelphia. Details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting and whether any suspects have been apprehended remain unclear. Remarkably, no witnesses in the crowd reported hearing any gunfire. The victims, both women in their 20s, sustained leg injuries and sought help at a medical tent located at 23rd and Spring Garden Streets.
Authorities are currently searching for a suspect described as wearing a grey Eagles jersey with green numbers on the back, according to The Citizen app. This report also mentioned unverified claims that three people were shot, an assertion not corroborated by other sources.
Fortunately, both female victims are reported to be in stable condition. Initial investigations suggest the shooting may have resulted from a dispute, as highlighted by the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Prior to the event, city officials had estimated that around one million attendees would flock to the city to be part of the parade festivities.
This year’s Super Bowl championship celebration was overshadowed by violence for the second consecutive time, as last year’s event for the Kansas City Chiefs was marred by a shooting that resulted in one fatality and 23 injuries, stemming from a conflict among attendees.
This is an ongoing news story and will be updated as further details emerge.
