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West Philadelphia, Christy Recreation Center and shooting

West Philadelphia rec center reopens to the public four days after shooting
The Christy Recreation Center and pool in West Philadelphia reopened Saturday days after a shooting injured five people, including two children.
West Philadelphia residents return to Christy Rec Center four days after shooting
The Christy Recreation Center and pool in West Philadelphia reopened Saturday days after a shooting injured five people, including two children. Eva Andersen reports.
Boy, 8, among those injured in West Philly rec. center pool shooting, officials say
On Monday, officials with the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said 6 people were hurt in a July 30 shooting at West Philly's Christy Recreation Center pool, after learning an 8-year-old boy was also injured.
Teen surrenders, charged in shooting outside West Philadelphia rec center that injured 6 people
A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a West Philadelphia shooting near the Christy Recreation Center and pool.
Suspect arrested in Philadelphia rec center mass shooting: police
Keon Kiah, 17, has been arrested and faces 13 counts of aggravated assault and related charges for a mass shooting that occurred near the Christy Recreation Center Pool Wednesday, police say.
Philly rec center reopens after 5 injured in shooting and teen charged
A Philadelphia rec center where a shooting took place on Wednesday, July 30, reopened on Saturday, Aug. 2, with a quiet and relieved crowd. On Friday, teenager was arrested and charged in connection to a shooting at a Philadelphia rec center that left two children, two teens and a man injured.
West Philadelphia community reeling after shooting outside Christy Rec Center pool
Philadelphia police detectives were back out at the scene looking for additional evidence on Thursday and trying to find out the identity of whoever opened fire, hitting five people.
Keon Kiah Charged In Christy Rec Center Pool Shooting
A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a mass shooting at the Christy Recreation Center pool in West Philadelphia that left four children and a staff member injured on Wednesday, July 30, authorities announced Saturday,
Police seek help in identifying suspects in West Philly rec center shooting that injured 5, including two children
Gunfire erupted at the Christy Recreation Center on Wednesday afternoon as families gathered at the pool on a day when temperatures topped 90 degrees.
Police seek to identify suspects in West Philly rec center shooting that injured 5
A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after a group of young males opened fire at the Christy Rec Center on Wednesday afternoon, investigators say.
Man injured after being stabbing near West Philadelphia rec center
Police are searching for two men following a stabbing near the Haddington and Shepard rec centers in West. Advertisement
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Community leaders hold meeting at West Philly’s Christy Rec Center following shooting that hurt 6, including 5 children
More than 100 people came to the Christy Rec Center on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, to hear from lawmakers and investigators on the details and response to last week's shooting that left six people injured, ...
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Children among 5 shot at rec center; Philly police release video of wanted suspects
According to Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, a 10-year-old and an 11-year-old were both grazed by bullets that ...