Gunman opens fire on crowd in Chester, 5 injured

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014
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Police say a gunman opened fire on a crowd in Chester, Pennsylvania and injured five people, including two teens early Wednesday morning.

CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) -- Police say a gunman open fired on a crowd in Chester, Pennsylvania and injured five people, including two teens early Wednesday morning.

The incident happened just after midnight on the 800 block of Tilghman Street.

A crowd of people were standing around talking and playing on a basketball court.

According to police, a gunman fired shots and five people, including two teens were struck and injured.

A 14-year-old boy suffered a wound to the right leg and a 14-year-old girl was hit in her right foot.

Two adult males between the ages of 20 and 31 suffered leg wounds and a 35-year-old male was hit in the back and thigh.

All five victims were taken to Crozer-Chester Hospital for treatment.

They are all listed in stable condition.

So far, there are no arrests or word on a motive for the shootings.

Anyone with information can contact Chester Detective Division at 610-447-8433 or CID Detectives at (610) 891-4700.