A Philadelphia police officer was hospitalized after being shot during a scuffle with an armed man inside a business It happened around 8:45 p.m. Friday near the 2800 block of North Mascher Street According to police, two officers confronted an armed man inside the store. A scuffle ensued and that’s when the male suspect shot the officer twice in the leg Both officers involved are assigned to the 24th District and have been on the force for six years.
Further information on the shooting, including the suspect’s identity, has not been released Police say someone inside of the store stole the suspect’s gun after the shooting. That person is still being sought.
Police officer shot inside corner store in North Philadelphia; suspect dead
