3 killed and 6 injured in shooting at Philadelphia party

Three people were killed and six others were injured at a shooting in west Philadelphia early Sunday morning, according to police.

Officers with the Philadelphia Police Department responded to 1200 N. Alden Street following a report of a shooting around 2 a.m., per a news release. A party with over 100 people in attendance was underway when gunshots rang out, NBC Philadelphia reported.

“Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Preliminary information indicates an exchange of gunfire between multiple parties resulting in a nonuple shooting and triple homicide,” the department said, referring to a total of nine victims, three of which died due to their injuries.

It was not clear what occurred ahead of the shooting.

All of the deceased victims were men, according to the news release, including a 33-year-old who was pronounced dead on the scene. A 23-year-old who was shot in the chest, leg and stomach was taken to a medical center, where he died.

A 29-year-old shot once in the abdomen also died at a medical center.

The other victims include five men and one woman, all ranging in age from 26 to 30, according to police. All of them are currently in stable condition.

At least one weapon and multiple calibers of fired cartridge casings have been recovered from the scene, police said. No suspects were in custody. The investigation continues.