Temple University police officer fatally shot in North Philadelphia

The wounded officer was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

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Sunday 19 February 2023 1:09 am

Temple University police officer fatally shot in head

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A Temple University police officer has died after a shooting Saturday night in North Philadelphia, authorities said.

According to the Philadelphia police, the shooting happened around 7 p.m. near 18th Street and Montgomery Avenue. The officer was shot in the head.

The officer was on patrol at the time of the shooting.

The wounded officer was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

No arrests were made.

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