Multiple Gunmen Open Fire on High School Football Players in Philadelphia

At least two gunman opened fire on football players following a scrimmage between Roxborough High School and Northeast High School on Tuesday afternoon.

The incident occurred about 4:45 p.m., when a green Ford Explorer pulled up and at least two gunman opened fire on football players who were talking off the field, CBS News reported.

One player, a 14-year-old, was killed, and four others were injured.

1 of 4 football players shot near Roxborough High School was taken to Temple Hospital. The 17yo was shot in the arm and leg. He’s stable. A 14-yo died from his injuries. Another 14yo was shot in the thigh during a football scrimmage. No info on 4th victim. @CBSPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/3hD2up4NjN

— Ryan Hughes (@HughesCBS3) September 27, 2022

On September 27, 2022, Breitbart News reported there were 750 shootings in Philadelphia during the summer of 2022 alone.

The Philadelphia Inquirer noted “nearly eight people on average were shot every day” in Democrat-run Philadelphia between Memorial Day 2022 and Labor Day 2022.

On Monday a 19-year-old was shot 21 times and killed in Philadelphia.

FOX 29’s Steve Keeley tweeted:

Breaking: Philadelphia teenager shot 21 times and killed. @PhillyPolice say 19 yr old killed on 13th Street, two blocks north of Spring Garden Street. @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/LRBOAKSxqQ

— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) September 26, 2022

In mid-summer 2022, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney (D) suggested only the police should be allowed to carry guns.

FOX News reported that Kenney spoke to reporters after two Philadelphia police officers were wounded by gunshots on July 4.

McKinney reflected on July 4, saying, “It was a chilled back day, beautiful weather. But we live in America where we have the Second Amendment and we have the Supreme Court of the United States telling everybody they can carry a gun wherever they want.”

He noted, “I was in Canada two weeks ago and never thought about a gun. The only people I knew who had guns in Canada were police officers.”

McKinney added, “That’s the way it should be here.”

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