PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — At least six Philadelphia police officers were shot during an active firefight in Philadelphia’s Nicetown-Tioga section and rushed to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon, the president of the Fraternal Order of Police said. Another officer suffered a non-shooting injury during the incident.
Update: I’m on the scene now. 6th Officer has been injured. News crews are working together and moving our choppers from the scene as to not give the shooter(s) an opportunity to know where tactical units are positioned. Frequent gunshots continue. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/eU969d0WfE
— Alexandria Hoff (@AlexandriaHoff) August 14, 2019
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.
Suspect is still firing. STAY OUT OF THE AREA
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 14, 2019
Police say a male shooter is still inside the property at the scene. Police say the suspect is still firing.
CBS3 reports that police have entered the building where the suspect or suspects are still inside.
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 around 4:30 p.m., 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 was sheer chaos as officers were taking fire. Video from Chopper 3 shows officers with guns drawn at the scene. You can hear multiple gun shots during Greg Argos’ report.
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
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.
I was just there this morning, not too far from where I work. I’m curious to hear what actually caused this guy to snap. Doubtful we’ll get the truth.
I wish he would have got more
The situation is still ongoing. Video will surface eventually, the guy is apparently live streaming right now on Facebook.
post the facebook link
I can’t find it, I wish I could. They won’t release his name. But they are reporting that he did.
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/08/14/6-philadelphia-police-officers-shot-in-philadelphias-nicetown-tioga-section-officials-say/
Hopefully someone who saw it saved it so it can be released and posted. I want to see it.
Yeah, I saw reports he’d streamed some of it. Thanks.
He supposedly had an arrest warrant out that they were serving and he served them bullets.
“Don’t say anything bad about the police, they kept us safe”, so says a women on camera.
There gonna have a real hard time blaming this on white supremacy. Bwahahaahahahaha!
If i was a block or.two away… Might be fun to see the cops get.flanked. Imagine if 4 or 5 people.started.shit and see what the cops do then?? Lol
Mayor says he’s angry that a person could have so much fire power, but they’ll deal with that later. Hmmmmm.
A lady interviewed says, this is the hood.
“Black lives matter.”
You poke the bear
He swipes your head off
What’s to learn you stupid commie jackasses
I BET HE HAD A WHOLE DAMN WAGON LOAD OF THEM SKEERY LOOKIN “‘SALT RIFLES”
WHY THEY OUGHT TO BE A LAW………..
LMAO!!!!!