Crime
Gunfire Erupts Outside Philadelphia Marriott: Denali Struck 30 Times, Driver Grazed in Hip
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A hail of gunfire erupted outside the Courtyard by Marriott hotel on City Avenue near Presidential Boulevard Tuesday evening, striking a Denali SUV approximately 30 times at close range.
The 26-year-old male driver of the vehicle was grazed in the hip during the 5:51 p.m. shooting, but fortunately sustained only minor injuries.
He was treated and has since been released from the hospital, according to authorities.
Philadelphia police recovered more than 40 spent shell casings scattered throughout the hotel’s parking lot, underscoring the intensity of the gunfire.
Investigators say the gunshots were fired from close proximity to the vehicle, but the motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.
No arrests have been made at this time, and police are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking witnesses as part of their ongoing efforts to identify those responsible.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact Philadelphia police.
TAUNTON, Mass. — One person was killed and seven others were injured in an overnight shooting at a house party in Taunton, Massachusetts, authorities said.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 261 Weir Street area. Taunton police officers responded after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
When officers arrived, they found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators were also informed that additional victims had already been transported to area hospitals for medical treatment.
Authorities ultimately identified eight shooting victims, all of whom were reportedly in their early 20s.
One of the victims, 22-year-old Zirovick Depina of Brockton, was pronounced dead early Sunday morning, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
Of the seven surviving victims, one remains in serious but stable condition, while the others suffered injuries that were considered non-life-threatening. Their identities have not been publicly released.
The shooting occurred during a gathering at the residence. Images from the scene showed a tent and tables in the yard, along with white balloons and what appeared to be a photo backdrop near a garage.
A neighbor told authorities that large gatherings and loud parties had reportedly been common at the residence.
The home is located about a mile from the Taunton Police Department headquarters. The neighbor expressed concern about the shooting occurring in the area, particularly given the late-night activity.
The investigation is being conducted by Taunton Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, and other investigative units. Detectives are working to determine what led to the gunfire and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Taunton police or investigators with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional information is expected as authorities continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.