Two people have been arrested in connection with a bloody shooting that left three dead and at least 11 injured in Philadelphia over the weekend, according to a report Monday.
Rashawn Vareen was arrested around 8 p.m. and charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault in connection with Saturday night’s chaos, according to Fox 29.
Quran Garner was also charged with aggravated assault and assault on police officers while recovering in hospital after being shot by police.
Authorities believe the first shot was fired by Gregory Jackson, 34, and seriously injured another man. The second gunman managed to return fire, and the two exchanged 17 meats in a rain of gunfire.
Jackson was beaten and killed in melee combat.
Both Jackson and the second gunman were licensed to carry firearms. The second shooter was not charged because police said he acted in self-defense.
A screenshot of a surveillance video of the shooting shows people on a street full of people running in panic, presumably after the shooting, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Via REUTERS
After Jackson sank to the ground, Garner is believed to have opened fire on South Street near Third Street.
When the cops confronted Garner, he aimed his weapon at them. Officers opened fire on Garner and he was hit in the hand. The suspect was taken to hospital where he was expected to recover.
Blood is seen at the scene of a deadly shooting at night on South Street in Philadelphia.AP
In addition to Jackson, the other deadly victims of Saturday night’s shooting were Kristopher Minners, 22, and Alexis Quinn, 27. Both Minners and Quinn are believed to be innocent victims.
A total of 14 people suffered gunshot wounds.
Violence erupted Saturday afternoon on South Street in Philadelphia.
“Yesterday was a dark day for Philadelphia,” Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said Sunday.
A total of 14 people were injured during the mass shooting in Philadelphia.AP