Philadelphia police are still investigating the July 4 shooting on the Parkway that injured two officers. The Former Deputy Police Chief says there's reason to believe the shots may have been fired in the air. NewsWakisha reports.
Both officers were standing on the sidewalk, at the base of the Art Museum steps, south side, near the bike share rack when the incident occurred.
Foster was grazed in the shoulder and Diggs was grazed in the forehead. Both officers were treated for their injuries and released from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.“He is a very positive human being. If you’re having a bad day, he’s the kind of guy that picks you up, tells a joke, asks about your family so hearing it happened to John was devastating,” Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny, Foster’s boss, said.
“While we are thankful that Deputy Foster and the injured Philadelphia officer are OK, we are troubled by the violence that turned what should have been a celebration into a near tragedy,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 is now offering a $20,000 rewardNo arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 215-686-TIPS.to reclaim them.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
2 Police Officers Shot During Fourth Of July Festivities On Ben Franklin Parkway: PoliceThe shooting sent crowds of people on the Parkway for the Welcome America concert and fireworks running.
Les mer »
2 Police Officers Shot During Fourth Of July Festivities On Ben Franklin Parkway: Police“So everything we have in the city over the last seven years I worry about … I’m waiting for something bad to happen all the time so I’ll be happy when I’m not here, when I’m not mayor, and I can enjoy some stuff,” Mayor Jim Kenney said.
Les mer »
2 police officers shot during July 4th festivities along the Ben Franklin Parkway in PhiladelphiaOne officer suffered a graze wound to the head, while the other was shot in the shoulder.
Les mer »
Two police officers shot on the Ben Franklin Parkway amid Philadelphia’s July 4th celebrationsDaily News | Two police officers shot on the Ben Franklin Parkway amid Philadelphia’s July 4th celebrations
Les mer »
Sources: Authorities Investigating Whether 2 Police Officers Struck By Stray Bullets On Ben Franklin ParkwayA Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy and a Philadelphia highway patrol officer are recovering at home after being struck by gunfire while working a security detail during Monday's Fourth of July fireworks celebration on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Les mer »
As Investigation Into Parkway Shooting Continues, Police Plead for TipsPolice still do not know who shot two officers during a Fourth of July concert and fireworks show near the Ben Franklin Parkway. They’re hoping someone will come forward with information that will facilitate an arrest. NBC10’s RosemaryConnors reports.
Les mer »