Multiple Officers Shot In Philadelphia

August 14, 2019 5:38 pm

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A Philadelphia Police sergeant says six police officers have been shot in what’s still an active shooting situation in the city. Sgt. Eric Gripp tweeted Wednesday shortly before 6 p.m. that all of the injuries are considered non-life threatening. He also said that the suspect is still firing and warned people to stay out of the Nicetown neighborhood. The officers have been taken to area hospitals. Temple University Hospital referred questions on the conditions of police officers to police. A massive police presence remains with dozens of police cars and officers, many of them with their guns drawn. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says numerous agents are responding to the scene to assist Philadelphia police. (Photo: NBC)