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.
A NOTAM just went up...
NOTAM?
1NM radius and 1499feet MSL.
1NM is only 2000 meters - so they should still be able to get some video given camera lenses these days.
Four muslim women living in the second floor have been evacuated. Hijabs on the heads. They were not involved, they are praising the cops. Cops escorted them from the scene for safety.
NOTAM = Notice To Airmen. This is probably the order to move the news helicopters
Notice to Airmen
(as in > stay away)
Re:123
Some Freepers love to use obscure acronyms in an effort to look smart. It rarely works. But a NOTAM is an aviation no fly zone.
Notice to Airmen
In this case notification of a restricted flying area.
Two officers are in the house on the second floor, while shooter is on the first floor.
Or some of us just refuse to think folks here are too stupid to look it up for themselves.
Has Janet Reno arrive?
I’ve better things to do than searching the web trying to decode your cryptic posts. I asked politely didn’t expect to be called stupid for it.
Jerk
Pard, reread what I wrote. I wasn’t calling anyone stupid.
Huzzah!
huzzah
EXCLAMATION
used to express approval or delight; hurrah.
“someone yelled “Huzzah!”
Two bicycle cops are holding three prisoners in the house.
No news on the condition of the officers.
Janet Reno is not on the scene yet.
BTW, local media us reporting that there is a daycare located next door to this house. I wonder if LE took the existence of that daycare into consideration before they went to serve the warrant.
Shots have hit the swat truck during this shoot out.
Shooter is not giving up.
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