Philadelphia Ramadan Celebration Marred by Shooting; DA Announces Charges Against Five Suspects

February 24, 2025
Philadelphia Ramadan Celebration Marred by Shooting; DA Announces Charges Against Five Suspects
  • 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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