Gunman shoots 2 police officers in West Philadelphia
Summary
Two police officers in West Philadelphia were shot multiple times by a gunman after responding to a report of an armed man on a porch. The officers were taken to the hospital for surgery, and the suspect was arrested after being found in a tree.Key Facts
- The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. on North 52nd Street in West Philadelphia.
- Officers responded to a call about a man with a gun on a home’s porch.
- The two officers were shot multiple times and taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
- One officer is 40 years old and was shot three times; the other is 33 and was shot 12 times.
- The suspect fired at more officers who arrived at the scene after the initial shooting.
- Police arrested the suspect after pulling him from a tree.
- Three guns were found at the scene, including one taken from a wounded officer.
- The mayor urged the public to pray for the officers and highlighted the dangers police face.
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