Update (1953 EST): Three police officers have been shot and are listed as stable during hospitalization.
? THREE OFFICERS DOWN: Please pray for the three Philadelphia Police Officers who were shot moments ago. All three officers were taken to the hospital and placed in stable condition.
The violence against the men and women of law enforcement is an attack on the foundation of our… pic.twitter.com/tTYDHwK43E
— National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) (@GLFOP) October 4, 2023
At approximately 1915 EST, initial reports indicated that at least one Philadelphia police officer was shot on Whitaker Avenue. As of this publication, eyewitnesses are claiming that at least two officers have been shot, a suspect has been killed, and a civilian has been killed. This is developing.
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Update : 3 police officers are shot, one civilian is dead, and one shooter is DOWN
— PhillyCrimeUpdate (@PhillyCrimeUpd) October 4, 2023
