Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross said that officers were already inside and in the rear of the building when the gunman opened fire, forcing them to escape a barrage of bullets through windows and doors.
attempting to negotiate the gunman's surrenderRoss said that when the officers were trapped in the house with the gunman he was concerned about a"potential hostage."
Ross said that a very volatile situation was unfolding and that the gunman seems to have no intention of surrendering. Police have worked with family to call the shooter, but he has not spoken to officers. Philadelphia Police Department said that six officers were shot and taken to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. One officer was hit with a graze to the head but is expected to survive, Ross said.Mayor Jim Kenney told reporters Wednesday that he spoke with some of the wounded officers and was grateful the injuries weren't more severe.
"I’m a little angry about somebody having all that weaponry and all that firepower, but we’ll get to that another day," Kenney said."It’s all about the officers and their families right now. God bless them and God save them all." UPDATE: Suspect is still firing. SIX 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.
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