UPDATE (10:50 p.m. EST):
Everyone who was in the house with the shooter has been released. All officers who were shot were released from the hospital.
.@PPDCommish Ross: the officers and additional prisoners that were inside of the house with the shooter were safely evacuated. The shooter remains armed inside
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 15, 2019
UPDATE: ALL six officers who were shot have been released from area hospitals. One Officer is being admitted for injuries sustained in a vehicle crash related to the incident. Situation remains active and ongoing.
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 15, 2019
UPDATE (10:00 p.m. EST):
The scene still remains active but two police officers who were inside the house with the gunman have been released.
Situation remains active: The suspect remains barricaded as PPD Officers continue to attempt to communicate with him
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 15, 2019
Update: 2 PPD Officers who were in house with shooter have been safely evacuated by PPD SWAT. Suspect is still armed and inside house. Continue to avoid the area.
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 15, 2019
UPDATE (8:33 p.m. EST):
Philly Mayor Jim Kenney (D) talked about how lucky one of the officers was. A bullet grazed his head but had it been closer, he would have been struck, which would have dramatically changed that family's lives.
NEW: Mayor Jim Kenney says six officers injured in Philadelphia shooting are “all in good spirits.”
— ABC News (@ABC) August 15, 2019
“Obviously, it was a very traumatic experience for them.” https://t.co/MGtVIdv9CU pic.twitter.com/eRT0lJsSOT
UPDATE (8:15 p.m. EST):
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross confirmed officers were serving a narcotics warrant when the suspect opened fire.
LATEST: Philadelphia Police commissioner says gunman continues to fire at officers; at this point, all 6 officers struck by gunfire are expected to survive - https://t.co/yHe8fOZfZz
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 15, 2019
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According to CBS Philadelphia, the gunman was live streaming part of the shootout with police.
Police are still attempting to negotiate with the shooter.
“We are trying to get him to come out peacefully, but he is refusing to do so,” Ross said. He said it appears the gunman won't surrender.
UPDATE (7:22 p.m. EST):
Officers are trying to get the gunman to surrender.
UPDATE 7PM - Situation is active and ongoing. 6 PPD Officers shot - continue to receive treatment at area hospitals. Shooter is still armed inside location. AVOID AREA
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 14, 2019
Officers are attempting to communicate with the shooter; imploring him to surrender and avoid further injuries.
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 14, 2019
UPDATE (6:52 p.m. EST):
According to a Philadelphia journalist, narcotics officers produced a warrant and were arresting people when the shooting broke out. This account has yet to be verified by police.
UPDATE: A warrant was being served on a North Philly home by narcotic officers, who were in the process of making arrests, when a gunman began shooting. A total of six officers have been identified as wounded by gunfire, no life threatening injuries.
— Flood the Drummer (@floodthedrummer) August 14, 2019
UPDATE (6:46 p.m. EST):
The scene remains active and now six officers have been shot.
UPDATE: Suspect is still firing. SIX (6) PPD Officers shot - at area hospitals with non life threatening injuries. Additional officers also receiving treatment for non-gunshot injuries. Continue to avoid area. Situation is active and ongoing.
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 14, 2019
UPDATE (6:23 p.m. EST):
Here's a look at the scene:
Armored vehicle pulls up outside the structure where Philadelphia officers engage with at least one suspect in a shooting incident. Several officers have been injured, according to Philadelphia police. https://t.co/tqr65o3lIP pic.twitter.com/y1e43QStIv
— ABC News (@ABC) August 14, 2019
It appears officers carried at least one person into custody earlier.
WATCH: Video shows police in Philadelphia carrying a man into custody, according to reports. No number yet of total suspects. pic.twitter.com/876bh6JUwR
— WDBJ7 (@WDBJ7) August 14, 2019
A nearby resident recounts what she heard:
Reporter: “How many gunshots did you hear?”
— Anna-Lysa Gayle (@AnnaLysaGayle) August 14, 2019
Woman to reporter: “Over 100” #Philadelphia pic.twitter.com/vFgN81qB18
UPDATE (6:10 p.m. EST):
According to Philadelphia Police Sgt. Eric Gripp, five officers have been shot but their injuries are non-life threatening. Right now police want news media outlets to stay out of the area.
Update - Multiple injuries to Officers. 5 PPD Officers Shot - at area hospitals with non life-threatening injuries. Shooting still active. Avoid area. MEDIA - STOP BROADCASTING TACTICAL POSITIONS OF OFFICERS
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 14, 2019
Gripp says the suspect is still firing.
Suspect is still firing. STAY OUT OF THE AREA
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 14, 2019
It's unclear if there is more than one shooter and if a person is actually in custody.
ORIGINAL POST
At least four police officers in North Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga section, a predominantly residential area, were shot Wednesday afternoon, CBS Philadelphia reported. The four officers were rushed to Temple University Hospital. A fifth officer with non-life threatening injuries was also taken to the hospital.
At least one suspect was one suspect has been taken into custody, NBC Philadelphia reported.
Temple University was placed on lockdown.
TU Alert: Shots fired reported at 1500 Block Erie Av at Health Sciences Center Campus. Use caution. Avoid the area. Police are responding.
— Temple University (@TempleUniv) August 14, 2019
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
Lockdown remains in effect on Health Sciences Center campus. This is an active scene. Will keep sending regular updates.
— Temple University (@TempleUniv) August 14, 2019
Lockdown remains in effect on Health Sciences Center campus. This is an active scene. Will keep sending regular updates.
— Temple University (@TempleUniv) August 14, 2019
This is a breaking news story. As more information comes in, this post will be updated.
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