Three people killed in Philadelphia shooting

Investigators at the scene of a fatal shooting in Philadelphia (Michael Perez/AP/PA)

Three people have died and a further 11 are injured after gunfire erupted in one of Philadelphia’s most popular entertainment districts on Saturday night.

Police officers were patrolling the area on South Street when they heard multiple gunshots and witnessed several suspects firing into a large crowd just before midnight, Police Inspector D. F. Pace said during a news conference.