Crime scene tape.
A 29-year-old man is dead and three others were injured as a barrage of gunfire riddled the El Lounge on the 4600 block of Frankford Ave. Monday night.
The shooting occurred at approximately 10 p.m. When police arrived at the scene, they found three men with multiple gunshot wounds, according to multiple reports.
A 29-year-old man was shot several times and taken to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
There were at least 51 shots fired inside the lounge, as 40 rounds from a semi-automatic assault rifle and 11 shells from a 9mm handgun were found, according to authorities.
The handgun was found underneath the body of the 29-year-old. The rifle has not been found.
Police say the investigation continues. No arrests have been made and no motive has been provided. Additionally, none of the victims have been identified.
A 34-year-old man was also taken to Temple University hospital in critical condition with two gunshot wounds to his abdomen and one to his leg.
The third victim, a 30-year-old man, was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital where he is in stable condition.
A fourth victim walked into Cooper University hospital in Camden with a gunshot wound to the foot.
Police are asking that anyone with information on the shooting to call the homicide unit at 215-686-3334 or to submit an anonymous tip via the department’s tip line at 215-686-8477.
A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
