2 police officers shot in Philadelphia after fireworks display

2 police officers were shot on Monday night in Philadelphia following a Fourth of July firework show.

One of the officers had a graze wound from a bullet, as ABC News reported, while the other police officer's condition was not immediately known. Both officers were taken to a local hospital to be treated, according to multiple reports.People run for blocks from the Welcome America Festival on the Ben Franklin Parkway after two police officers were shot while working in the area of 2500 Spring Garden Street. A truly terrifying scene on what was supposed to be a night of celebration.

— Joe Holden July 5, 2022 The area was packed with people enjoying the holiday and there to see the Welcome America concert and fireworks display. BREAKING: One officer shot, one grazed in shooting near Art Museum. Heavy police presence near Jefferson University Hospital, surrounding streets closed to traffic. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/1LDMsOhl8NPhiladelphia's Office of Emergency Management told the public to avoid the area calling the shooting"a security incident."

The Philly DA refuses to prosecute criminals. What do you expect?

Twice as much Excitement... Too soon?...

The police are literally at war with the people because the far right tell him to be. Remember when Trump said to the police for them to get even more violent. Rough them up. I remember when he said that. There is some bad blood between the American people and the cops

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

2 officers shot near 4th of July concert, fireworks in Philadelphia, police sayOFFICERS SHOT: Authorities say two police officers were shot during 4th of July fireworks in Philadelphia. The officers sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds and are in stable condition. This is a meme but should be taken as real life advice Maybe brainwashing people into hating the police wasn’t the best idea huh media? They are putting their lives on the line every night for this cesspool of a city. Philly is a crime infested trashole, worst city in America
Source: FOX29philly - 🏆 570. / 51 Read more »

2 police officers shot following Philadelphia fireworks showDEVELOPING: Two police officers shot near the conclusion of a Fourth of July fireworks show in Philadelphia. Joe Biden 🤦‍♀️😔
Source: ABC - 🏆 471. / 51 Read more »

2 officers shot during Fourth of July festivities in Philadelphia, officials sayBREAKING Two police officers were shot near the conclusion of a Fourth of July fireworks show in Philadelphia. Damn it's almost like living in big cities ain't worth it.
Source: abc7newsbayarea - 🏆 529. / 51 Read more »

Police Respond to Reports of Officers Shot Near Parkway ConcertPolice were responding to reports of two fellow officers reportedly being shot near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway as thousands of people celebrated a 4th of July concert and fireworks show. Get out of democrat run cities ASAP! Philadelphia Philly No stronger report to justify tge 2nd Amendment. Lawless criminals running the streets of Philadelphia and even the cops are targets.
Source: NBCPhiladelphia - 🏆 569. / 51 Read more »