Two dead, nine injured in Philadelphia shooting, police say

"We have not recovered any weapons at this time," an officer said. No arrests have been made.

 American policeman and police car in the background. (photo credit: ALDECA studio/Shutterstock)
American policeman and police car in the background.
(photo credit: ALDECA studio/Shutterstock)

Two people were killed and nine others, including three teenagers, injured in a shooting at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park on Memorial Day, police said on Tuesday.

All nine injured in the Monday night shooting are in stable condition. A male and a female, both adults, were the deceased victims, a police officer told a media briefing.

A large number of adults were present at the park, according to the police.

"We have not recovered any weapons at this time," the officer said. No arrests have been made.

 Illustrative: Police officers work at the site where, according to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, US May 21, 2025. (credit: REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST)
Illustrative: Police officers work at the site where, according to the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, US May 21, 2025. (credit: REUTERS/JONATHAN ERNST)

The fact that the shooting took place on Memorial Day is significant

"This is significant. It's Memorial Day... we understand the significance of this event and we will make sure to provide an update on Tuesday."

Memorial Day, traditionally observed on the last Monday of May, is a federal holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring and mourning military personnel who have died in the performance of their duties.