Temple University police officer Christopher Fitzgerald was shot and killed Saturday night while investigating an alleged carjacking attempt just blocks from the campus.
that 18-year-old Miles Pfeffer allegedly shot 31-year-old Fitzgerald at approximately 7:00 p.m. Saturday.that Fitzgerald fell to the ground after being shot, and Pfeffer allegedly stood over him and fired “several more shots into the face and head area.”
Pfeffer then allegedly searched Fitzgerald’s pockets, “tried to take his gun,” and carjacked another individual. He fled the scene in the carjacked vehicle.Remembering and honoring our forever hero, Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald. Officer Fitzgerald gave his life protecting the temple community and we are forever indebted to him. He valiantly served the temple community and the people of Philadelphia
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