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.
90% Black People
I grew up in Philadelphia. The poorly named Nicetown is not a nice area.
I see they’ve hyphenated the name with Tioga, which is also a bad area.
Glad the hospital was close by. This is apparently an ongoing situation with the shooter now barricaded. Hope they can take him out before any more officers or residents are hurt.
The liberal rats that control these cities for decades have created this
See, see! Trump and them mofo racist tweets again!
Philly is Dem controlled for as long as I have been alive, and I’m 64.........
Shots fired!
Hope the hospital is a trauma center..........
There’s about 60 cops there...
The MSM will blame Trump...............
The last time they had a Republican mayor was 1952.
The police should leave drug dealers alone! /s!
Nice town?
Looks like the entire Philadelphia police force is on the scene. Who is guarding the rest of the city? This entire scene is ridiculous. They don’t need that many police to subdue the suspect.
Acting like those watching the broadcast are completely ignorant. Do I need to define it further for you?
SWAT inside.
The Democrats took over Philadelphia from the Republicans in 1951.
...and somewhere nearby a mother hits the pipe before turning on the news.
PHILADELPHIA ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION:
- At least 6 police officers shot
- A 7th police officer injured in car crash
- 1 gunman in custody
- 1 gunman continues to shoot at police
- Reports of multiple officers trapped inside a building together with the gunman
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