1 Dead in Chester Multiple Shooting

The gunman fired at a crowd of young people on a basketball court

Police in Chester are looking for a gunman who opened fire from a car killing one person and injuring four others.

It happened around 7:oo p.m. Sunday night as a group of young people were gathered on a basketball court at the Pulaski Playground on 8th and Caldwell Streets, according to investigators.

A 19-year-old man was killed. Four other victims were transported to Chester-Crozier Medical Center were they are in stable condition and expected to recover from their injuries.

Police found an unoccupied white Crown Victoria, believed to be the get-away car, a half a-mile from the crime scene at Union Street and Frank Young Avenue.

No arrests were made and police said they have not determined a motive.
 

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