Philadelphia shooting

Philadelphia shooting

What to Know About the Suspect

An assailant dressed in a ski mask and body armor killed five people and injured two others, the authorities said, in what officials are treating as a random attack.

Authorities' Response

The authorities are currently investigating the incident and are working to determine the motive behind the attack. The community is in shock and mourning the loss of the victims, as they try to make sense of this senseless act of violence.