Multiple police officers were hospitalized after being shot in Philadelphia’s Nicetown-Tioga section on Wednesday, according to officials.
Six officers were hit by gunfire on the 3700 block of North 15th Street, including one shot in the hand, another in the head, and one in the arms. The officers were sent to Temple University Hospital.
Officials have not released the conditions of the officers at this time.
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
The officers were sent to the scene to serve a warrant before the shooting occurred.
Police have sectioned off several blocks and advised people to avoid the area. One person is in custody, and dozens of officers continue to engage at least one shooter in an active shooting situation.
#BREAKING: One person in custody in Philadelphia shooting, someone else is still shooting at police. Philly’s mayor is on his way to Temple Hospital where officers have been taken after being shot.
— Ryan Cummings (@RyanCummingsTV) August 14, 2019
A witness on the scene said over 100 rounds have been fired in the stand-off between police and at least one suspect. Police are trying to communicate with the suspect in an attempt to bring a peaceful end to the situation.
Officers are attempting to communicate with the shooter; imploring him to surrender and avoid further injuries.
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 14, 2019
Witness says she heard more than 100 gunshots as at least one suspect fired at officers in shooting incident in Philadelphia; multiple police officers have been injured, police say. https://t.co/GgihNme8ar pic.twitter.com/K84ti0JULA
— ABC News (@ABC) August 14, 2019
“The President has been briefed on the shooting in Philadelphia and continues to monitor the situation,” the White House said in a statement.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross confirmed in an 8 p.m. press conference that six officers had been shot, including one officer whose head was grazed. He said, “Fortunately, everybody’s going to be okay,” but added that the situation was ongoing.
Philadelphia police commissioner says the six officers struck by gunfire in shooting are in “stable condition.” https://t.co/0Z5DJDEsnH pic.twitter.com/Odga6WQs7J
— CBS News (@CBSNews) August 15, 2019
UPDATE: The alleged gunman, 34-year-old Maurice Hill, surrendered to police around midnight after a hostage situation, according to multiple sources that spoke with a local CBS affiliate. Hill reportedly has an extensive criminal record dating back to 2003.
