Two police officers shot during fireworks show in Philadelphia
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Two police officers were shot during a fireworks show in Philadephia, authorities announced.
The shooting happened just before 7 p.m. PT.
News Channel 3 Meteorologist Patrick Evans was in Philadelphia attending the fireworks show with family. He said he was less than a block from the shooting. He and his family were actually split up as the chaos erupted and had to hide inside different hotels.
Patrick says he's proud of his family for staying calm and that they are alright..
According to WPVI in Philadelphia, the suspect remains on the loose. A $20,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest.
Police say a Philadelphia officer assigned to highway patrol sustained a graze wound to the head. Both officers were transported to Jefferson University Hospital by police and placed in stable condition, according to WPVI
From FOP President, John McNesby: He just left hospital after spending time with injured officers. He says they are both ok and alert. He says angels were with officer grazed in head. The bullet hit his cap. He shared this pic @6abc pic.twitter.com/ZqZcUWoKc1
— Sharifa Jackson 6abc (@SharifaJackson) July 5, 2022
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