Philadelphia shooting live updates: Gunfire at Ramadan festival leaves two shot and five arrested

Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated by Muslims across the world on Wednesday to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The day is filled with spending time with family, sharing unique dishes, giving gifts and charity and praying with your community.

Many Muslims will dress up in new clothes for the occasion, and some countries will decorate their streets in honour of the celebrations.

After a month of fasting, the day gives Muslims the chance to thank Allah for the strength and support they received through Ramadan.

Five individuals are under arrest — four of whom are carrying weapons, police told NBC10.

Three individuals were shot, including a 15-year-old was shot by a police officer, authorities said.

Two of the individuals, a 22-year-old and a 15-year-old, who were shot are in stable condition.

“99 per cent of the people at this event were good people,” one police officer told the outlet.

One police patrol wagons struck a child, police also said.

A shooting broke out in West Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon at an Eid al-Fitr festival.

The total number of victims and their conditions is currently unknown, but at least two people have been confirmed shot, reports say.

Four people have been taken into police custody so far.

One person reportedly was hit by a car while they were trying to flee the scene of the shooting. Their condition is also unknown.

The Philadelphia Fire Department told CBS News that at least one person was taken to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment.

Police are responding to the scene in West Philadelphia after a shooting broke out at a Ramadan festival.

Four people have been arrested so far, reports say.

It’s unclear how many have been injured at this time.

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Multiple people have reportedly been injured after a shooting occurred at an Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia, according to CBS News, citing city police.

Local sources said the incident occurred during a festival where hundreds had gathered to celebrate the holiday near Wyalusing Avenue in Philadelphia, Fox29 reports.

Here is what we know so far…