[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgina Jo] A shooting incident occurred in the early morning of the 20th (local time) at an illegal party attended by about 150 people in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, resulting in 1 death and 5 injuries, according to AP News and others.


According to reports, the shooting took place around 3:45 a.m. inside and outside a rented hall of a restaurant located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Nicetown. The deceased was a 29-year-old male who was shot 14 times across his body and was transported to the hospital but was pronounced dead. Additionally, three men aged 33 to 41 and two women were injured and hospitalized. Their conditions are reported to be stable.



Immediately after the shooting, about 150 attendees at the party felt threatened and fled the scene. Authorities stated that this gathering violated COVID-19 quarantine guidelines as an illegal meeting and announced plans to strengthen security related to such events in the future.


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