Philadelphia Ramadan Celebration Marred by Shooting; DA Announces Charges Against Five Suspects
February 24, 2025
The only identified suspect, 21-year-old Kahbir Oglesby-Hicks, faces multiple firearm charges and evading arrest, while others include two 15-year-old boys and a 16-year-old girl.
Investigations revealed a gun manufacturing operation in Delaware County, supported by evidence from text messages indicating trafficking activities.
Additionally, a 15-year-old girl suffered a leg fracture after being struck by a police vehicle responding to the scene.
Krasner is expected to outline straw purchasing charges against those involved, emphasizing the ongoing concerns about gun violence in the city.
Among the suspects charged are four teenagers, including two 15-year-old boys and a 16-year-old girl, who face various charges including aggravated assault.
Witnesses reported that two groups exchanged gunfire, resulting in injuries to three individuals and the apprehension of several suspects.
The recent shooting incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. at Clara Muhammad Square, where approximately 1,000 attendees were celebrating the end of Ramadan.
In the aftermath, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced new charges against five individuals connected to the shooting, which will be detailed in a livestreamed event.
The suspects are linked to the production and straw purchase of firearms, including one used in a non-fatal shooting during the Muslim holiday of Eid in April 2024.
Among those injured were two teenagers and a 22-year-old man, while a responding officer shot a 15-year-old suspect in the arm during the chaos.
These charges are particularly significant as they relate to straw gun purchases linked to the shooting incident.
Krasner reiterated the office's commitment to tracking down both shooters and those facilitating gun trafficking to enhance community safety.
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