Posted on 01/08/2016 10:22:38 AM PST by Mount Athos
Authorities say a Philadelphia police officer is recovering after he was shot several times during an ambush late Thursday night in West Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police commissioner Richard Ross says the officer was sitting in his patrol car around 11:30 p.m. at 60th and Spruce Streets when a gunman fired 13 shots through the driver's side of the car.
Police are calling it an "attempted assassination."
In a press conference, Commissioner Ross said the gun used in the attack was a stolen police firearm.
The officer, 33-year-old Jesse Hartnett, was struck three times in his arm, authorities say.
"Shots fired! I'm shot! I'm bleeding heavily!" Hartnett can be heard yelling on police radio.
Commissioner Ross says the suspect has given a full confession, saying he did it in the name of Islam.
Sources say the suspect’s full confession of the alleged attack was written down and recorded on video.
Police sources identify the suspect as Edward Archer, of Yeadon.
"When you look at the video, this is one of the scariest things I've ever seen," Commissioner Ross said. “This guy tried to execute the police officer. The police officer had no idea he was coming. It's amazing he's alive.'
Hartnett was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he underwent surgery for a broken arm. Ross says the officer’s arm suffered significant damage and that he has a long road to recovery, but he is expected to be okay.
His father, Robert Hartnett says, "It's going to be a tough road, but he's a tough guy… I told him I love him, and I'm proud of him and he is an excellent person."
We are grateful for the outpouring of support for our brave officer,Jesse Hartnett. Please keep him in your thoughts & prayers as he recovers
- Philadelphia Police (@PhillyPolice) January 8, 2016
Hartnett returned fire and struck the 30-year-old suspect at least three times. The suspect tried to escape on foot, authorities say, but was quickly caught and taken to the hospital.
Sources say the wounded officer told investigators that Archer walked up to the car, appeared to be about to ask for directions when he pulled a 9 mm and opened up with 13 shots. The officer was hit then fired back and the suspect was also wounded, but he does not have life-threatening injuries.
DA Seth Williams says "I'm very thankful the officer is alive. This shows us the need for smarter laws when it relates to guns on the street. My office is going to do all that we can to ensure the defendant is held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf released the following statement: 'We are thankful that Officer Hartnett is alive and not facing life-threatening injuries after being ambushed. We wish him and his family the best during his recovery. This alleged intentional act of violence against an officer seeking to help a fellow citizen is horrifying and has no place in Pennsylvania.'
Hartnett is an 18th district officer with five years on the force.
The FBI is now assisting in the investigation.
spotted by ace of spades blog
And, so begins 2016
Gun was stolen from the police last October. Didn’t hear how that happened.
In any case, we need more laws to prevent people from stealing guns...oh, wait...
A real muzzie or a fake BLM one?
13 rounds? Luckily muslim slime cannot shoot any better than they can bathe.
At the just completed presser the homicie captain said the suspect said he did it in name of Islamic State...that Sharia is not compliant with our laws...and then the mayor gets up and says this is not islamic teaching...seriously dude?
this is ISLAM
fREEGARD
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“The FBI is now assisting in the investigation.”
Let the whitewashing begin. I wouldn’t call the FBI to wash my car.
What are the chances that all of these random murders would be by Mohammedans? That religion just has the worst luck.
Did it for Islam. Sh—, now they’re gonna have to come up with a motive.
I watched the presser on TV.
They showed stills from a surveillance camera.
The perp should fry - and I do not say this lightly.
Yeah, well, when the Muslims inevitably start committing widespread violence, and patriotic Americans start fighting against them, the cops better forget all their PC “sensitivity” training and remember who was on their side and who wasn’t.
“13 rounds? Luckily muslim slime cannot shoot any better than they can bathe.”
Cop managed to get three hits on the POS after being hit himself. Good shooting.
One guy at the presser said “this has nothing to do with Islam.”
/retch
my, my, my. what a surprise
Hard to tell for sure from the photo on that website, but I think he’s Black. Doesn’t have a Muslim name so could likely be a Black Muslim convert. Those conversions often happen in prison.
From the article:
“In a press conference, Commissioner Ross said the gun used in the attack was a stolen police firearm.”
So, how’s that 0bama executive order “gun control” workin’ out for ya, Binky?
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