The shooting was one of several episodes of gun and knife violence in the city over the Fourth of July weekend.

A total of 12 people have been shot in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood, leaving three people dead, police said.

Three people were pronounced dead and multiple others were wounded following a mass shooting in Philadelphia. The deceased were among 13 victims who were hurt in connection with the shooting, which occurred around 1 a.m. on July 7, according to Philadelphia Police. It reportedly happened in the Grays Ferry area.