Philadelphia Police Officer Shot By Thug

A Philadelphia police officer was shot last night in the neck during a vehicle stop. The officer is in critical condition and on life support.

A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the line of duty as city officials ask for prayers for the husband and father they say is currently on life support. The gunfire broke out on the 3500 block of F Street Saturday night, a little before 8 p.m., Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.

The incident took place in my first assignment, the Kensington section.

Two officers conducted a traffic stop on a car with four occupants. They then moved to a live stop of the vehicle. During an inspection of the car, Bethel noted the officers saw a holster and a man begin to run from the scene. The suspect then turned and opened fire, shooting three times and striking the officer in the neck.

The officer is at Temple University Hospital fighting for his life.

The officer’s partner returned fire. There were no details if the suspect was hit by gunfire.

The officer is thirty-one years old and has been on the job for six years. Please keep him in your prayers.