Philadelphia, shooting
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An unknown number of gunmen terrorized the South Philadelphia community as, officials said, 3 people were killed and 10 were hurt as gunshots were fired 'randomly' in gun battle that happened early Monday.
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Another person was injured while fleeing the gunfire at Etting and Dickinson Streets in the Grays Ferry section of South Philadelphia.
The shooting was one of several episodes of gun and knife violence in the city over the Fourth of July weekend.
Philadelphia Police Inspector Jamil Taylor said generational neighborhood beef is at play, and their number one focus is preventing retaliation in addition to making arrests.
The city's Department of Licenses and Inspections has revoked the business license of 7 Elements lounge in South Philadelphia after eight people were hurt in shooting there early Saturday.
Terrified witnesses said they heard hundreds of shots fired at a street party, with at least three people confirmed killed and other victims being treated in nearby hospitals