Posted on 01/07/2010 3:46:07 AM PST by marktwain
Philadelphia police were continuing ther investigation on Wednesday afternoon of the fatal early-morning shooting of a robbery suspect by an off-duty officer.
Authorities say the traffic cop was driving his own car near 7th and Willow Streets, just north of Callowhill, about 3:30am when a man jumped in, demanded cash and jewelry, and hit the officer with a gun:
"During the course of the confrontation, the officer was able to get to his weapon. It was discharged, and the male was struck."
Lt. Frank Vanore says 23-year-old suspect Altariq Hutchinson of Edgewater Park (Burlington County) NJ, was pronounced dead a short time later at the hospital.
The 55-year-old officer was treated for injuries to his face and head. Officials recovered the gun they say was used to pistol-whip him.
The 24-year veteran, who police are not naming, was not on the clock at the time. He was placed on desk duty as police look into details of the incident. A second person at the scene was also being questioned.
Just last week, Martin Campbell -- another off-duty cop -- was hurt and his friend killed when two men tried to rob them in North Philadelphia. The officer's still in the hospital.
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That’s the direction we’re heading.
How is a sincere criminal, trying hard, going to get ahead
in his profession if his victim fails to cooperate?
Almost all crime depends on the cooperation of the victim.
If the victim refuses his assigned role, the criminal is
placed at a disadvantage, one so severe that it usually
takes an understanding and compassionate judge to set
right.
Robert Anson Heinlein
Recently finished The Moon is a Harsh Mistress.
What's it too you? Maybe he was heading to the gym before his shift. Maybe he was on his way to his girlfriend's house. Maybe he was coming home from the bar.
It does not matter what he was doing out. I'm just glad he plugged the punk and saved society a lot of grief and expense.
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