Shooting In Philadelphia America After Celebrating Eid Al-Fitr, A Number Of Injured

JAKARTA - Several people were shot at a meeting in Philadelphia City in the northeastern part of the United States on Wednesday, April 10 afternoon, according to local media reports citing police sources.

The shooting in West Philadelphia took place at the end of the event to commemorate Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday after the holy month of Ramadan ended.

According to police, quoted by ANTARA on Thursday, April 11, several people have been arrested and several weapons were found at the scene in Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania state.

Chrissy Houlahan, a US Congressman for Pennsylvania, said he was "deeply saddened" to hear reports of the shooting, which injured many people in West Philadelphia where many people celebrate Eid al-Fitr.

"I thank the first rescue workers on the scene to help those in need. This is an ongoing situation, and I will continue to monitor it," he said on platform X.