Pennsylvania: Four Philly Officers Struck in Hit-and-Run, Driver Shot: Police
Four Philadelphia police officers were hurt Tuesday afternoon in an altercation that involved a hit-and-run driver who was ultimately shot by an officer, police confirmed.The pursuit involved at least three locations and began shortly after 2 p.m. Police received a radio call at 2:17 p.m. reporting a car accident on Wagner and Olney avenues. When the officer arrived at the location he saw a burgundy Chrysler that had crashed into a wall. The officer then called for assistance to help him get the driver out of the vehicle. Police say the driver appeared to be incoherent. They also believe he struck several cars and nearly hit several pedestrians before striking the wall.
More officers arrived at the scene and took the man out of the Chrysler. Suddenly the man began fighting the officers, leading to a struggle, according to investigators. The man then went back into the car and took off. Video obtained by NBC10 shows the speeding car strike the officers. Officials say three officers in all were hit at that location.
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