2 officers shot near 4th of July concert, fireworks in Philadelphia, police say

Authorities say two police officers were shot during 4th of July fireworks in Philadelphia.

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[daniellemaguire]

And this is why I go nowhere with large crowds and nowhere around or after dark. And it’s not even just Philly anymore, it’s America in general.

[TheRealMeaning]

I was there with my 2 daughters.. ppl didn’t even know what they were running for trampling other people, I came across a few lost crying children I had to saddle them up and drop them off to the closest police officer.. It was definitely crazy out there..

[ellesmom]

I am so happy my son came home. He said " heck with 4th of July"

[chefrynojohnson]

Ppl still hang in the streets events bars clubs like it safe..thats dumb...stay safe stay home.

[lahndee]

i dnt understand why do ppl keep attending this crowded gatherings. I unknowingly said 45mins ago i wasn't going dwn the parkway to get shot..and get a call on the way home w the news...terrible

[henryhorner]

And people can't understand WHY cops often are ready to shoot if they even think there's a reason to shoot.

[slowed_songz]

It was scary I was there and we and my family were so scared everyone was screaming and people were screaming the family members names I feel so bad for the people who couldn’t find their family I’m so glad me and my family got out alive

[biancaf.]

We are living in the last days. People have no respect for law enforcement or themselves. These are praying times!

[averageuser]

Totally predictable lol can't do shit in this city anymore

[ellesmom]

Philadelphia you do not understand what is happening on the planet? Everyone stay in...only go out to work and grocery shop.. SMH

[SLAPTALK]

I saved lives today by convincing people NOT TO GO TO THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY.

[JenaRae]

Philadelphia is going to hell in a hand basket. Stuff is getting out of hand. Praying for the two officers

[heygetoffmylawn]

So glad it wasn’t worse. Does anyone need to be entertained that badly that they have to go downtown Philly? Really?🤷‍♂️NOTHING BETTER TO DO!!!?

[teetime]

Unbelievable...Lord help us all...so disheartening 😔😭😢🥺

[biancaf.]

I have a lot of family (cousins) in Philly, but it's rare that I see them because of the violence there. It's awful!

[douglashart]

Suspect home watching it on the news, like everyone else

[geraldvance]

Keep violent criminals behind bars with longer sentences and things like this can be avoided. People need to stop reimagining criminal reform and start giving out harsher sentences.

[wbarney]

The country has lost it's mind. Where does this end?

[YOUmommaHAX]

Did they really expect this event to go smoothly on a city full of lawless criminal thugs

[maynardcease]

As a native Philadelphian, I have been to the Welcome America festival since 2004 celebrating the 4th of July (with the exception of 2020 which went virtual). Last night was not the first time this kind of incident I have ever experienced. I recall that me and other partygoers (at the festival) ran for our lives back in 2013 and 2014 when that kind of incident (like last night) struck. I’m glad this year metal detectors were a welcome addition. For other outdoor events (like Made In America) and for future 4th of July festivals (as in: next year) throughout the USA, I say also add security (like search in the bags upon entry) for those entering any building (front doors, side doors, back doors, and even ladders to any rooftops). Remember what happened at the Las Vegas concert (back in 2017) and in the Chicago area (just yesterday).