1 in custody, 2 more sought after assault on off-duty Philly officer: officials

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1 in custody, 2 more sought after assault on off-duty Philly officer: officials
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Philadelphia police have announced they’re searching for two more people in connection with the robbery and beating of an off-duty police officer, while taking a person into custody.

Philadelphia police announced a second arrest and are searching for two more suspects in the assault of an off-duty police officer in North Philadelphia Sunday.They say 38-year-old Arthur Jones should be considered armed and dangerous.Investigators are also looking to identify a woman wanted for questioning in the same assault.Police now have the suspect identified as "Duke" in custody. He was arrested Tuesday evening, around 8:30.

Duke allegedly took out a handgun after the officer exited his car and identified himself as law enforcement, police said.A struggle ensued between the officer and Duke at which time police said Coleman approached the officer from behind and placed him in a headlock.Investigators say the officer and Coleman fought over Coleman's gun, forcing the magazine to fall out of the firearm.

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