Chester shooting update: Multiple people shot near Uno Pizzeria and Grill on Widener campus; horrific visuals emerge
Many people were shot in Chester, pennsylvania Wednesday. Police said the incident occurred in the area of ​​Providence Avenue near Uno Pizzeria and Grill on the Widener University campus, CBS Philadelphia reported.
The Chester Police Department has not officially commented on the incident.
According to 6ABC, four people were taken to Hospital after shooting. What led to the shooting is unclear, and no details about the suspects are available at this time.
Among them, some shared videos from the scene of the shooting in Chester.
Chester, Pennsylvania shooting: Terrifying visuals emerge
Photos and videos from the shooting scene were shared online. The news aggregation page states, “Police say multiple people were shot to death at/near the Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Chester, Pennsylvania.”
Another page shared a map of where the shooting occurred. The statement noted that “personnel on scene are requesting emergency medical assistance for four victims who were shot at UNO Pizzeria and Grill. A woman was shot in the upper body and a 17-year-old man was shot in the chest.” However, this information has not been officially confirmed.
According to reports, police responded to the scene after receiving multiple 911 calls from the Chester community. Local reports said there was a heavy police presence in the parking lot of a business in the 1500 block of Providence Street.
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Chester shooting: Reaction overwhelming
Meanwhile, people are reacting to news of the shooting in Chester. “There was a shooting at 1516 Providence Avenue in Chester. 4 people were shot,” one person said commented on Facebook. other additional “Chester check your family’s three shots at Uno.”
One local expressed sadness over the shooting, saying: “This city is falling apart, my thoughts and prayers are with the injured and their families, stay strong and safe!!”. Another added: “What makes this worse is that Crozier Chester is no longer just down the street. It’s only a two minute trip to the hospital. Praying for the victims.”
Someone else commented: “OMG this is horrible, another act of violence, heartbreaking, when will it end, it’s time to take a stand for peace!!”
local page on X additional “Police responded to reports of multiple shootings near Uno Pizzeria & Grill near the campus of Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. Initial reports indicate at least four people were shot, including a 17-year-old male who was reportedly shot in the chest and a woman who suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body. Multiple EMS units responded and the victim was transported to a local hospital.”
“The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear. No suspect information or arrests have been released. Chester Police are actively investigating,” it further said. However, officials have not yet confirmed the nature of the injuries or details of the victims.
