Akil Jones, 33, Rashie Jones, 29, and Sekayi Robinson, 23, died after gunfire rang out at a cookout on the 1200 block of North Alden Street around 2 a.m., according to authorities. The Joneses were brothers, police noted.
Five other men and one woman were also shot and hospitalized in stable condition, officials have said.
Multiple groups exchanged gunfire during the shooting, investigators believe. Police were still on the scene after sunrise Sunday morning.
Anyone with information is asked to call or text PPD's tipline at 215-686-8477.
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