Posted on 08/14/2019 2:36:54 PM PDT by Red Badger
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — At least four Philadelphia police officers were shot in Philadelphia’s Nicetown-Tioga section and rushed to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. Another officer suffered a non-shooting injury during the incident. The officers were taken to Temple University Hospital, where dozens of officers have surrounded the hospital.
Police tell CBS3 that the injuries the officers sustained are believed to be non-life-threatening.
BREAKING: We just arrived to Temple University Hospital where multiple officers were transported after being shot in North Philadelphia. It is a very active scene here and we’re working to determine the condition of the officers. At least 5 officers injured. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/ULWTk4cHpA
— Kimberly Davis CBS3 (@KimberlyDavisTV) August 14, 2019
Mayor Jim Kenney and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross are heading to Temple University Hospital.
Chopper 3 was over the scene where police could be seen taking a man into custody. It’s not clear what the man’s role was in the incident.
Police say the shooting happened on the 3700 block of North 15th Street, where it’s still an active scene.
Police were first called to the scene for narcotics activity, according to Philadelphia Police Capt. Sekou Kinebrew.
Sources tell CBS3 that the scene is sheer chaos as officers were taking fire. Video from Chopper 3 shows officers with guns drawn at the scene.
BREAKING: Reportsof officer shot near Temple University Hospital. Massive police response on Spring Garden. En route pic.twitter.com/ObD8H5nG1J
— Greg Argos (@GregArgosCBS3) August 14, 2019
The scene of the shooting is right down the street from Temple Hospital.
Shooting incident 3700 N 15th Street. Suspect/(s) firing at police. Large police presence. AVOID AREA
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 14, 2019
There is a large police presence and citizens are advised to avoid the area. Several blocks around the scene have been cordoned off. Most of North Philadelphia is in gridlock due to the police presence.
Lockdown is in effect for Health Sciences Center Campus. Seek shelter. Secure doors. Be silent. Be still. Police are responding.
— Temple University (@TempleUniv) August 14, 2019
Temple University says a lockdown is in effect for the Health Sciences Center Campus due to the police presence.
Stay with CBSPhilly.com for updates on this developing story.
It’s broken................
his trigger fingers?
The cell camera!...................
“North Philly is the worst part of Philly.
“Any guesses as to the demographic breakdown?”
Amish?
Mennonite.
Dang..... that was my second guess.
shame...they were great places when I was a teenager...
I live in PA but on the other side of the state, about as far away from that s***hole as possible.
I think That’s the one from last week’s shooting that injured about 6 officers.
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