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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — One person was killed and eight others were hurt after a shooting late on July 4, Philadelphia police said.
The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. near 60th Street and Kingsessing Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia.
Police said an officer found a victim with gunshot wounds lying in the middle of the street and then other officers were called to the scene. Police found a total of nine victims, five of whom are adults and four who are teenagers.
“Our officers were in the area doing a routine patrol and observed someone laying on the ground,” Philadelphia Police Inspector Kpana Massaquoi said.
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The victim who was killed was an adult. Police said the teenage victims are between 16 and 17 years old.
Some victims were found at the scene, while others showed up at nearby hospitals.
Medics transported five victims to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and another was taken by private vehicle to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s Cedar Avenue location. Two teens were taken to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and another person arrived at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Delaware County.
Massaquoi said he believed the surviving victims were in stable condition.
Police didn’t mention a motive or suspects for the shooting but said large crowds were being broken up throughout the night.
“It is very alarming, and especially when we have officers in the area to try to prevent anything like this from happening, and it still happened,” Massaquoi said.
The mass shooting happened about one year after 5 people were killed less than a mile away, in the area of 54th Street and Chester Avenue. That was one of the deadliest mass shootings in Philadelphia history.
Kingsessing had just honored the victims of that shooting with a vigil on July 3.
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This Fourth of July weekend, take advantage of incredible deals on the best mattresses of 2024. The experts at CBS Essentials have uncovered Independence Day discounts from top retailers like Nolah Sleep, Casper Sleep, Tuft & Needle and many more. This means you can upgrade to a newer and more comfortable mattress without breaking the bank — or tanking your summer vacation budget.
Below, you’ll find the best Fourth of July deals on twin, queen, king mattresses and more from some of the most popular brands around.
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Don’t lose sleep over an expensive mattress. Let us be your mattress advisors. Keep scrolling to shop the best Fourth of July mattress deals in 2024.
Nolah Sleep: 35% off all mattresses plus two free pillows
Nolah Sleep
During Nolah Sleep’s Fourth of July sale, all mattresses are 35% off and come with two free pillows.
The Nolah Original 10″ Mattress features breathable layers of resilient foam, including the brand’s zoned AirFoam, which provides targeted flexibility and firmness. This design is especially beneficial for side sleepers, as it supports and cushions curves and sensitive joints to promote correct spinal alignment. The Tencel cover helps wick away moisture, making it ideal for hot sleepers.
All Nolah mattresses come with a 120-night trial, a lifetime warranty and free shipping.
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Casper Sleep: 30% off all mattresses and up to 20% off pillows and sheets
Casper Sleep
Calling all Casper Sleep fans: the mattress and bedding brand is having a massive Fourth of July sale. The brand is currently offering 30% off all mattresses and up to 20% off pillows and sheets. This is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your bedding with Casper’s highly-rated products. Don’t miss out on these incredible savings.
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Tuft & Needle: Save 20% on all mattresses and 15% on select bedding and accessories
Tuft & Needle
Shop Tuft & Needle’s July 4th sale and save 20% on all mattresses and 15% on select bedding and accessories. That means the brand’s highly-rated Legacy Original queen mattress is now only $716 (down from $895). This mattress, which boasts a 4.6-star rating, features cooling gel, heat-wicking graphite, and breathable Tuft & Needle Adaptive foam, providing a flexible sleep surface that responds and adjusts with you. It’s especially beneficial for back and stomach sleepers.
No need to worry about compatibility with your bed; this mattress is designed to work with traditional frames, box springs, platform frames, slatted frames, bunkie boards and adjustable frames.
Available in sizes from twin to California king.
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Big Fig: $500 off all mattresses
Big Fig
For a limited time, shoppers can take $500 off a Big Fig mattress. Big Fig (short for Bigger Figure) makes mattresses that can support up to 1,100 pounds. The mattresses are made with the brand’s ThermoGel Cooling Technology to help prevent night sweats and heavy-duty foam to prevent sagging. The brand offers a 20-year warranty and a 120-night sleep trial.
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Nectar Sleep: Up to 40% off mattresses
Nectar
Nectar Sleep’s Fourth of July sale includes up to 40% off mattresses. That means the brand’s most popular mattress, the Nectar Sleep Premier, is deeply discounted right now. The mattress is made with Nectar’s dual-action cooling technology, which reacts to your body’s temp to help you sleep cool. The mattress can be ordered as a memory foam mattress or as a hybrid mattress for an added cost.
The Nectar Sleep Premier mattress (queen), $949 (regularly $1,499)
Discover more of Nectar Sleep’s top-rated mattresses below. They’re all up to 40% off during the brand’s Fourth of July sale.
Nectar Sleep memory foam mattress (queen), $649 (regularly $1,099)
Nectar Sleep Premier copper mattress (queen), $1,249 (regularly $1,949)
Essentia: 25% off sitewide
Essentia
Essentia is offering 25% off sitewide. That means you can get the Classic REM5 mattress at a discount! This particular mattress features cooling technology, which incorporates activated quartz into its patented organic latex foam formula. According to the brand, the sleep surface of the Classic REM5 mattress is proven to sleep up to five degrees cooler than other Essentia mattresses.
Essentia Organic Mattress Classic REM5 organic mattress (queen), $3,155 (regularly $4,207)
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