“Three Dead in Philadelphia Playground Shooting, Including Isiah Williams”

By | August 13, 2023

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A quadruple shooting on a basketball court in Philadelphia has left three people dead, with a fourth person in critical condition. The victims have been identified as Isiah Williams, Nyreese Moore, and Naasir Folk. The suspects fired at least 50 bullets before fleeing the scene. This is the second playground shooting in Philadelphia within a week. The community is grieving and concerned about the ongoing violence. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. shooting-3-dead-basketball-court-philadelphia-police/13643811/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>6abc Philadelphia reported

The second incident of a shooting at a playground occurred within a week, with the initial one taking place at Sturgis Playground in Philadelphia.

Sunday, 13th August 2023, 10:20PM
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A tragic quadruple shooting on a basketball court in Philadelphia on Friday night has claimed the life of a third victim.

The latest fatality has been identified as Isiah Williams, a 21-year-old who succumbed to his injuries at the hospital approximately 24 hours after the initial incident.

The other two victims, Nyreese Moore (22) and Naasir Folk (24), were pronounced dead at the scene, both having sustained gunshot wounds to the head.

Another individual, aged 23, was also wounded during the shooting, having been shot twice in the abdomen. He is currently in critical condition at Temple University Hospital.

According to authorities, a group of five men fired a minimum of 50 rounds at the 8th and Diamond Playground before fleeing the scene.

As the police intensify their search for the suspects, the affected families and community are mourning the loss of these three individuals.

This incident marks the second shooting at a playground within a week, following the first one at Sturgis Playground in Philadelphia.

Over the weekend, employees of Parks and Recreation, as well as local residents, expressed their concerns for personal safety and questioned when the cycle of violence will come to an end.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the Philadelphia police.

City officials are offering a reward to individuals whose information leads to an arrest and conviction.

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