Amya Devlin, Mikhail Bowers Obituary, Death: Two dead and nine wounded in mass shooting at Lemon Hill, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia

Amya Devlin, Mikhail Bowers Obituary, Death – Philadelphia police have identified the two people who were killed in a mass shooting at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park on Monday night. The victims were 23-year-old Amya Devlin and 21-year-old Mikhail Bowers. Alongside the fatalities, nine others were wounded in the incident, including teenagers aged 15, 16, and 17. The shooting took place just before 10:30 p.m. on the 800 block of Lemon Hill Drive, near the historic Lemon Hill mansion.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel reported early Tuesday morning that all nine injured individuals were in stable condition. The victims were transported to several hospitals, including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Temple University Hospital, and Lankenau Medical Center. Additionally, during the chaos, one person was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle.

According to Commissioner Bethel, the shooting erupted while multiple groups of people were gathered in the park, some of whom were already beginning to pack up and leave. At this stage, the police have not clarified how the shooting started or the exact number of shooters involved. No firearms have been recovered, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case.

One notable detail discussed by Bethel was the possibility that a gun “switch” was used during the shooting. He explained that multiple gunshots were heard in videos posted on social media, and forensic investigators will analyze the shell casings to better understand how many shooters were involved and the type of weapons used. The rapid firing pattern of the shots strongly suggests the use of a “switch,” which is a device that can convert a semi-automatic handgun into a fully automatic weapon, capable of firing up to 17 rounds in under two seconds.

Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recently informed CBS News Philadelphia that “Glock switches” have become increasingly common in firearm-related investigations in the city. These devices are relatively easy to install and hard to detect, and in some cases, can even be manufactured using a 3D printer. The use of such modifications complicates police efforts to identify and track the weapons used in shootings.

The police remained at the park throughout Monday night into Tuesday morning to conduct a thorough investigation of the crime scene. Authorities are continuing their efforts to gather evidence and interview witnesses to piece together what happened and bring those responsible to justice.

This tragic event has left the Philadelphia community shaken, especially considering that many victims were young people gathered in a public park. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward to assist law enforcement in solving this case.