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Philadelphia Officer Ambush
Philadelphia police officer killed in ambush, partner critically wounded.
In brief
Philadelphia police officer killed in ambush, partner critically wounded. A Philadelphia police officer was killed and another critically wounded after being ambushed while responding to an armed person report in West Philadelphia. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Ambush in West Philadelphia
A Philadelphia police officer was killed and another critically wounded after being ambushed while responding to an armed person report.
Officer Details
One officer, a 33-year-old father of five, was shot 12 times; his 40-year-old partner, a father of two, was shot three times.
Hospitalization
Both officers were taken to a hospital; one died, the other remained in critical condition.
Police Commissioner Statement
Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel said two officers were shot and a suspect was in custody.
Suspect Actions
After the shooting, the suspect ran, fired at officers, then climbed a tree to surrender.
Investigations
Three firearms were recovered: two handguns and a shotgun; no additional suspect details released.
What it means
A Philadelphia police officer was killed and another critically wounded after being ambushed while responding to an armed person report in West Philadelphia.
