A Philadelphia police officer fired his weapon after witnessing a shooting on Broad Street Monday night. The officer pursued and apprehended the gunman, who was later taken into custody. The incident is under investigation by internal affairs and the district attorney’s office.
At a Glance
- Officer fired after witnessing a shooting at a Sunoco gas station.
- 29-year-old gunman shot another man in the chest.
- Victim hospitalized in critical condition; gunman in custody.
- Officer, a 36-year-old nine-year veteran, placed on administrative duty.
Incident Timeline
The incident began at about 8:30 p.m. when police responded to a report of a man with a gun at a Sunoco gas station on the 4100 block of North Broad Street. Several men were involved in an argument outside the station.
The group soon left the gas station and crossed the street to the intersection of Broad and Jerome streets. At that intersection, the argument turned violent.
A 29-year-old man in the group produced a firearm and shot another man in the chest. The shooting was witnessed by a responding officer.
The officer returned fire, but no one was struck by his gunfire. The gunman fled down the 1300 block of West Jerome Street.
The officer pursued on foot and apprehended the individual without further incident. Investigators recovered a handgun believed to have been dropped by the gunman, found under a car on Jerome Street.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where he was listed in critical condition after suffering gunshot wounds to the chest and groin. The alleged gunman was taken into police custody, and his identity was withheld pending formal charges.
No one else was injured in the incident, according to police. The officer involved was a 36-year-old nine-year veteran assigned to the city’s 39th police district. He has been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of investigations.
Officer and Victim Details
The officer is a 36-year-old nine-year veteran assigned to the city’s 39th police district. He was placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of investigations into the shooting.
The victim, a man who was shot in the chest, was transported to a nearby hospital. He was listed in critical condition after suffering gunshot wounds to the chest and groin.
Police report that no other injuries occurred during the incident.
Investigation Status
Investigations are being conducted by the Philadelphia Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division. The Officer-Involved Shooting Investigations Unit is also reviewing the incident.
The District Attorney’s Office is conducting its own investigation. The officer’s gunfire did not hit anyone, and no other injuries were reported.
The alleged gunman’s identity has been withheld pending formal charges.
Timeline of Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 p.m. | Police respond to report of a man with a gun |
| 8:31 p.m. | Group leaves the gas station |
| 8:32 p.m. | Argument turns violent at Broad & Jerome |
| 8:33 p.m. | 29-year-old shoots another man |
| 8:34 p.m. | Officer fires, no hits |
| 8:35 p.m. | Gunman flees, officer pursues |
| 8:36 p.m. | Officer apprehends gunman |
| 8:37 p.m. | Handgun recovered under a car |
| 8:38 p.m. | Victim taken to hospital |
Key Figures
| Person | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Officer | Police Officer | 36-year-old, nine-year veteran, 39th district |
| Gunman | Suspect | 29-year-old, shot victim |
| Victim | Injured | Chest and groin wounds, critical condition |
Key Takeaways
- Officer fired after witnessing a shooting at a gas station.
- Gunman, a 29-year-old, shot a victim in the chest.
- Victim hospitalized in critical condition; gunman in custody.
- Officer, a 36-year-old nine-year veteran, placed on administrative duty.
- Investigations are ongoing by internal affairs and the DA’s office.
Additional Context
A section of Broad Street was closed off on Monday night due to a follow-up investigation. The closure was announced by police officials.
The incident was reported to police after a call about a man with a gun. Police responded promptly to the location.
The group left the Sunoco gas station after the initial argument. They crossed the street to the intersection of Broad and Jerome.
The gunman was identified as a 29-year-old man. He shot another man in the chest.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital. He was listed in critical condition after the injuries.
The gunman was taken into police custody. His identity was withheld pending formal charges.
The officer was a 36-year-old nine-year veteran. He was assigned to the city’s 39th police district.
The officer was placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of investigations. The investigations are being conducted by the Internal Affairs Division.
The Officer-Involved Shooting Investigations Unit is also reviewing the incident. The District Attorney’s Office is conducting its own investigation.
No other injuries were reported during the incident. The incident took place in the Hunting Park community of Philadelphia.
