7 shot, including teen, following dispute at social media party in North Philadelphia: Police

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Fifty-seven shots were fired in a shooting that left seven people, including a teenager, injured in North Philadelphia on Saturday.

Police say it happened at 11th and Cumberland Streets around 3:30 a.m. after two males had a dispute during a social media party.

According to investigators, when people started to leave a short time later, the shooter returned to the block and opened fire.

"Gunshots - that's all you were hearing, and it's like, what the hell?" recalled Nasir from North Philadelphia.

The shooter also allegedly opened fire down the block along the 2500 block of North Jessup Street.

Police believe the suspect in this case was a juvenile male wearing all-black clothing.

A 16-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the chest. The other six victims, who range in age from 20 to 30, are all in stable condition at Temple University Hospital, authorities say.

"I really hope this young lady recovers. I hope everybody that was hurt in that tragedy recovers," said Nasir.

Residents around the area told Action News they were disgusted with the ongoing violence.

"I'm so sick and tired of hearing about people being shot and killed. Why? Why?" questioned Deborah Wyche from North Philadelphia.

This incident comes just a week after 46-year-old Jameel Devlin was shot and killed during an argument on the same block of North Jessup Street.

"I don't know how to tell these people to put down the gun," Wyche said. "Some of them aren't brought up properly. I was brought up old school and we need a lot of that old school in our community. That's what we're trying to do."

Mayor Cherelle Parker says the city needs to continue deterring violence by focusing on prevention, intervention, and enforcement.

"The greatest anti-violence effort that we can employ is access to a career, a job opportunity," she said. "That is how we put people on a path to self-sufficiency. So it's not just our young people but the people who are caring for our young people."

Parker said she believes these efforts will continue to reduce crime.

"Homicides are down 41% in the City of Philadelphia. Shootings are down 38%, but this incident affirms why we can't take our foot off the gas. Now is the time for us to keep pushing and continue with our comprehensive approach," the mayor said.

Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Philadelphia Police Department's tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477).