PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WJW) – There are multiple reports in Philadelphia that thirty police officers have been injured in riots following a fatal police shooting.
A statement released from the mayor and police commissioner says the shooting is under investigation.
“I recognize that the video of the incident raises many questions,†said Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw.
BREAKING: @PPDEricGripp reports at least 12 @PhillyPolice officers hospitalized at this hour with various injuries.
Other officers were injured when bricks were thrown at them, NBC Philadelphia reports.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police shot and killed a 27-year-old Black man on a Philadelphia street after yelling at him to drop his knife, sparking violent protests that police said injured 30 officers and led to dozens of arrests
Monday as officers responded to a report of a person with a weapon, police spokesperson Tanya Little said