A total of 12 people have been shot in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry neighborhood, leaving three people dead, police said.

Three people were pronounced dead and multiple others were wounded following a mass shooting in Philadelphia. The deceased were among 13 victims who were hurt in connection with the shooting, which occurred around 1 a.m. on July 7, according to Philadelphia Police. It reportedly happened in the Grays Ferry area.

The announcement came at a nearly hour-long press conference on July 5, where community leaders discussed a mass shooting between juveniles that occurred hours after a Fourth of July celebration ended downtown,