A Violent Night in Philadelphia: 11 Shot at a Bar

Early Morning Gunfire Leaves 11 Injured

Philadelphia, PA - A peaceful Fourth of July celebration took a tragic turn early Saturday morning when gunfire erupted at 7 Elements bar, injuring 11 people. The incident occurred around 4 AM, with the bar located on the second floor of a shopping center already closed by the time police arrived.

Victims and Injuries

• 11 victims (4 women, 7 men) were rushed to nearby hospitals.
• Two critical injuries:
• A security guard shot in the face.
• A woman shot in the back.
• Non-life-threatening injuries included wounds to legs, arms, and other body parts.

Police Investigation

• Bullet casings were found on the upper floor and staircase of the bar.
• The plaza was closed off for evidence collection.
• No arrests have been made, and the number of shooters remains unclear.
• The motive behind the shooting is still unknown.

Recent Violence in Philadelphia

This incident marks the largest shooting in Philadelphia since Memorial Day, when two people were killed and nine were injured in Fairmount Park. Police believe at least five guns were fired during that shooting.

The city has seen increasing violence, raising questions about the root causes and solutions.