sshooting in cool United States of america Has claimed another life, this time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
One child was killed and four youths were injured in a shooting at Roxborough High School. Law enforcement officials said the five youths were members of the high school football team and were attacked while they were finishing a game.
According to local media NBC10 Philadelphia, the perpetrators of the shooting are two men who were armed and fired at least 70 shots.
The young boy who died was only 14 years old and had been shot in the chest; He was taken to Einstein Medical Center, but nothing could happen.
Another teenager of the same age was shot in the leg, but his condition is stable.
The third injured is a 17-year-old boy, who was shot four times but is in a stable condition. In the end, another victim suffered minor injuries but is still under medical supervision.
Philadelphia mayor reacts to tragedy
Jim KennyThe mayor of Philadelphia expressed his dismay and sent a message to the family of the deceased youth and injured students. Kenny He sent his “deepest condolences”.
“There are no words for what happened tonight. Another young life has been cut short and others have been injured by unnecessary violence. Tonight, a family will begin to deal with the loss of their loved one,” Kenny wrote.
“That’s why I signed an executive order today banning guns in our public places. This violence must stop and the cowards who use these weapons must be held accountable,” the mayor said.
Finally, the politician pledged that his administration would work with young people to help them “cope with the trauma of losing a classmate.” A tragedy that, sadly, happens more often than expected in the United States.