BREAKING: Multiple Officers Shot In Apparent Targeted Attack In Philadelphia, Firefight Continues

By John Falkenberg

PHILADELPHIA, PA — At least five officers have been shot in what appears to be a wild firefight in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania between numerous police officers and at least one gunman, The Washington Post reports.

The officers, reportedly expected to survive, are casualties of a firefight that appears to have been going on for almost a full hour.

As of this writing, police say via Twitter that the suspect is still shooting.

UPDATE: Suspect is still firing. SIX (6) PPD Officers shot – at area hospitals with non life threatening injuries. Additional officers also receiving treatment for non-gunshot injuries. Continue to avoid area. Situation is active and ongoing.

— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 14, 2019

Media has not been helping matters.