Philadelphia shooting leaves three dead, six injured

A shooting in west Philadelphia in the early hours of Sunday left three people dead and six others injured, according to police.

It was gathered that officers with the Philadelphia Police Department responded to 1200 N. Alden Street following a report of a shooting around 2 a.m.

NBC News in Philadelphia reported that a party with over 100 people in attendance was underway when gunshots rang out.

“Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

“Preliminary information indicates an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties resulting in a nonuple shooting and triple homicide,” Philadelphia Police Department said, referring to a total of nine victims, three of which died due to their injuries.

It was not clear what occurred ahead of the shooting.

All of the deceased victims were men, according to the news release, including a 33-year-old who was pronounced dead on the scene.

A 23-year-old who was shot in the chest, leg and stomach was taken to a medical center, where he died.

A 29-year-old shot once in the abdomen also died at a medical center.

The other victims include five men and one woman, all ranging in age from 26 to 30, according to police. All of them are currently in stable condition.

CrimesChroniclers reports that at least one weapon and multiple calibers of fired cartridge casings have been recovered from the scene.

As of the time of filing this report, no suspects were in custody. The investigation continues.