Two people have reportedly been shot as over a million people gathered in downtown Philadelphia to celebrate the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory.
The individuals were shot on Friday, February 14, in the city’s Spring Garden neighborhood, according to CBS News Philadelphia. The status of the victims is unknown and no motive has been announced.
The incident occurred as the Eagles and their fans congregated to celebrate the team’s Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, February 9. Members of the team, including quarterback Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon Barkley, head coach Nick Sirianni and former Eagles star Jason Kelce were all part of the festivities.
Prior to the Super Bowl, the Chiefs announced they would not hold a victory parade if they emerged victorious. At their parade in February 2024, one person was killed and 24 others were injured in a mass shooting near the parade route.
Police said the shooting happened at 23rd and Spring Garden Streets on Friday. It’s unclear at this time what led up to the shooting, or what the status of the victims are at this time.
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