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.
I think at some point you bring in the armored vehicles and let half of those police cars move on. Probably little reason to have so many cops there. Of course, this is a tactical situation and many other officers not working could have been called in. I’m sure the department knows what it’s doing.
Looks like the intersection of Broad St., Erie Ave. & Germantown Ave.
Yep. North Philly and Kensington have open air drug markets. The Badlands is another wonderful place...
2 cops still inside.
2 cops still inside.
News people sensationalizing the reporting with their inflection. It is all unnecessary. Can’t just report the news. They have to keep pointing that they, CBS3, are the source of all news worthy of being reported. Too much sensationalism of the event.
Yes, in Philadelphia, most certainly I'm sure they do. Probably will provide continuing education classes to Chicago and Baltimore PDs after this.
Black Supremacist Liberal RACISSSSSSSSSSS
North Philly is the kind of place where newborn babies are “red flagged” at the same time their birth certificates are printed.
“At Least 4 Philadelphia Police Officers Shot In Philadelphia’s Nicetown-Tioga Section”
Jeffery Who?
Northeast Philadelphia is still fairly decent. Lots of good neighborhoods and good families, schools, etc.
But North Philly, Kensington, Germantown, and others...forget it!
By all means, don't let that hospital escape.
Still ACTIVE. Shots still being fired.
Live stream:
Fox29
https://www.fox29.com/news/5-police-officers-shot-one-injured-in-accident-in-north-philadelphia
NBC10
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/PHI-NEW-Watch-Now-NBC10-News-Live-269223181.html
Newsies seem to be saying that there is only one active shooter, currently.
I see what you did there....
The police should leave drug dealers alone! /s!
Drug dealing is a non-violent crime. Obama said we shouldn’t be putting these people in jail.
This guy is live-streaming the event.
actually it is making something illegal that brings the riff riff and the violence.
I’m confuzzled. So we have 2 gunmen or 1 gunman? If 1 how can a gunman who is in custody keep shooting at police?
just across scanner
guy is live streaming event from facebook
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