Top Stories · October 10, 2026
One cop dead, another in critical condition after being ambushed by Philadelphia gunman
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Two Philadelphia police officers were shot and seriously injured early Saturday morning after responding to a call regarding an armed man on a porch in West Philadelphia. Upon arrival, the officers were met with heavy gunfire. One 33-year-old officer was shot 12 times, and a 40-year-old officer was shot three times. The suspect, who was later apprehended after hiding in a tree, reportedly took a handgun from one of the officers. Three firearms were recovered at the scene.
Two Philadelphia police officers were shot and seriously injured early Saturday morning after responding to a call regarding an armed man on a porch in West Philadelphia. Upon arrival, the officers were met with heavy gunfire. One 33-year-old officer was shot 12 times, and a 40-year-old officer was shot three times. The suspect, who was later apprehended after hiding in a tree, reportedly took a handgun from one of the officers. Three firearms were recovered at the scene.