Fairmount Park Mass Shooting: Two Dead, Nine Injured

Fairmount Park Mass Shooting: Police Release Detailed Timeline A mass shooting at Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Memorial Day left two dead and nine injured. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel revealed a detailed timeline during a Tuesday morning press conference. According to Commissioner Bethel, police initially responded to a large gathering at Smith Playground around 6 p.m. Monday, dispersing the crowd. Later, around 8:15 p.m., officers moved people away from Lemon Hill. Despite police presence, gunfire erupted just before 10:30 p.m. "Most adults were cooperative," said Bethel, "but some young people continued to hang out in an unplanned event." The commissioner confirmed that officers on the scene transported many victims to hospitals. Mayor Cherelle Parker added that evidence shows at least three people fired shots. The investigation is ongoing, and police are committed to increased visibility in the park. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence in the city.