2 women shot after fight near Eagles Super Bowl Parade; 1 man charged
1 arrested after 2 women shot near Eagles parade; 1 man killed in Norristown shooting
Philadelphia police announce an arrest after two women were shot near the Eagles parade and Norristown police release video of a fatal shooting and offer a reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred during the Eagles Super Bowl Parade.
Two women were injured in the incident and a man has been charged in the shooting.
What we know:
According to police, the double shooting occurred near the 2300 block of Ben Franklin Parkway at around 2:35 p.m., outside the parade footprint.
Police say a 27-year-old woman was shot in her left leg and a 20-year-old woman was shot in her upper left thigh.
According to Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore, the 27-year-old woman and her boyfriend tried to cut through the crowd to the portable toilets.
Police investigate after 2 women shot near Eagles parade
Two women were shot during a fight near the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl parade, officials said.
That's when the police source says the boyfriend was punched in the face and a fight started between him and a group of men.
During the fight, someone fired a gun, striking the two victims.
Both victims were taken to Presbyterian Hospital by medics where they are currently listed in stable condition.
Police say no crime scene has been located, but a weapon was found.
28-year-old Brandon Ramos was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other related charges.
What you can do:
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department. Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or text a tip to 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted anonymously online, here. All tips are confidential.
Dig deeper:
Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting falls on 6-year anniversary of Parkland shooting
"Parades, rallies, schools, movies, it seems like almost nothing is safe," said Kansas City Mayor Quinton Luca.
A year ago, during the Kansas City Chief’s celebratory parade after their Super Bowl win, one person was shot and killed in a mass shooting that sent terrified fans running for cover.
A mother of two children was killed in the shooting. 21 people were injured in that shooting, including at least eight children.
The Source: The information in this story is from Philadelphia police.