A Philadelphia police officer is in critical condition after being shot Saturday night, police confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia. The incident occurred around the 3600 block of F Street.
Investigators reported that the injured officer was rushed to Temple University Hospital. No arrests have been announced yet in connection with the shooting.
Reports on X suggest the suspect may be seen in a surveillance photo shared by Steve Keeley from Fox 29 News.
BREAKING UPDATE #6
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) June 23, 2024
Multiple @PhillyPolice sources tell the police officer was shot after an initial car stop. The police then called the @PhilaParking Authority and when PPA tow arrived to take vehicle is when shooting occured. Suspected Shooter changed from white T-shirt after. pic.twitter.com/2cFlO6KOkp
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BREAKING/UPDATE #5
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) June 23, 2024
Multiple @PhillyPolice sources tell me suspect wanted for shooting police officer two hours ago just taken into custody by SWAT from home on the 800 block of Schiller Street. pic.twitter.com/mnJAJj5FDu
Keeley also reported, via his sources, that the officer was shot in the head behind the ear.
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UPDATE#3
— Steve Keeley (@KeeleyFox29) June 23, 2024
Lots of @PhillyPolice & Philadelphia city officials gathering in&outside the @TempleUniv Hospital Emergency entrance where a Philadelphia Police officer was rushed by partner after officer was “shot in the head behind the ear” sources told me before 8pm on F Street. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/nRGYspQGV4
Further insights from the crime scene can be found in a tweet by Philly Crime Update, providing additional context to the ongoing investigation.
Philadelphia #Philly
— PhillyCrimeUpdate (@PhillyCrimeUpd) June 23, 2024
A PPD OFFICER has been shot in the head at 3500 F St
PPD are looking for a Hispanic male shooter. STILL AT LARGE
Barricade declared at E and Allegheny Ave
Officer shot in the head, critical condition at Temple Hospital pic.twitter.com/31CdTnSK0C
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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