Firing at three locations in the US: eight killed, 18 injured

- Youths rioted in the Cincinnati area on Sunday

Philadelphia Monday, August 17, 2020

Eight people were killed and at least 18 were injured in what became known as the Cincinnati area of ​​the United States on Sunday. Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Nudegate told the media that 10 people were shot in the shooting in the Philadelphia Over-the-Rine area. Two were feared dead there

There were also shootings near Harriet Beecher Stoi House in the Walton Hills area of ​​the city at the same time. Three people were attacked. In addition, four people were shot in the Avandale area. Two people were feared dead there. However no suspect was arrested.

Coincidentally, five people were injured in a shooting at a group of young people in North Philadelphia on Saturday. More than 200 youths were present at the same place on the weekend and there were shootings in the meantime. The condition of the five injured youths was stable.

Police Commissioner Daniel Outlaw said he suspected something had happened on Saturday. The police were alert. Police rushed to the spot when they heard gunshots. According to media reports, the three incidents took place in a period of one to one and a half hours. The three incidents were different from each other but it is shocking that such three incidents happen together.

Police rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to the hospital for treatment and further investigation of the incidents was underway. The police and the administration have been on high alert for the recent spate of shootings in the United States. Thus, for the last few years, there has been a demand for a ban on the sale of pistols, revolvers, rifles and other firearms.