Police Shoot Armed Man on Ben Franklin Parkway
N 22nd St & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
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Summary
- Police shot a man on the Ben Franklin Parkway near 21st Street in Center City on Friday morning after a standoff.
- Officers were called for a report of a man firing a gun and pointing it at people.
- Police closed off the area and tried to negotiate as the man continued to point the gun at officers.
- Law enforcement sources say he then fired at police and was shot by an officer.
- He was taken to the hospital; his condition has not been confirmed.
- SWAT and a heavy police presence remain on scene, and the Parkway is closed in the area. Avoid the area and expect delays.
Timeline
Ben Franklin Parkway will be closed for an extended period of time. Avoid the area.
SWAT personnel are also on scene.
He was taken to the hospital, but his condition is unknown at this time.
According to an update from ABC 6 Philadelphia, police shot a man near 21st and the Parkway after he pointed a gun at officers and, per law enforcement sources, fired at police during a standoff.
The Philadelphia Police Department has released the following information - reference to the shooting incident that occurred near 21st Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Media staging area will be at 21st Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the Center Lane area.
Several user videos show a large police presence and the scene cordoned off with red and yellow tape.
Firefighters are asked to avoid the area due to the police investigation.
Dispatch indicated that a male pointed a firearm at responding officers.
Officers responded to a request for backup at the scene.
A video from a Citizen user shows multiple police units at the scene. Please use caution when travelling in the area.
Police have received a report of a man who fired a shot into the air.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N 22nd St & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Ben Franklin Parkway will be closed for an extended period of time. Avoid the area.
SWAT personnel are also on scene.
He was taken to the hospital, but his condition is unknown at this time.
According to an update from ABC 6 Philadelphia, police shot a man near 21st and the Parkway after he pointed a gun at officers and, per law enforcement sources, fired at police during a standoff.
The Philadelphia Police Department has released the following information - reference to the shooting incident that occurred near 21st Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Media staging area will be at 21st Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the Center Lane area.
Several user videos show a large police presence and the scene cordoned off with red and yellow tape.
Firefighters are asked to avoid the area due to the police investigation.
Dispatch indicated that a male pointed a firearm at responding officers.
Officers responded to a request for backup at the scene.
A video from a Citizen user shows multiple police units at the scene. Please use caution when travelling in the area.
Police have received a report of a man who fired a shot into the air.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N 22nd St & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Ben Franklin Parkway will be closed for an extended period of time. Avoid the area.
SWAT personnel are also on scene.
He was taken to the hospital, but his condition is unknown at this time.
According to an update from ABC 6 Philadelphia, police shot a man near 21st and the Parkway after he pointed a gun at officers and, per law enforcement sources, fired at police during a standoff.
The Philadelphia Police Department has released the following information - reference to the shooting incident that occurred near 21st Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Media staging area will be at 21st Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the Center Lane area.
Several user videos show a large police presence and the scene cordoned off with red and yellow tape.
Firefighters are asked to avoid the area due to the police investigation.
Dispatch indicated that a male pointed a firearm at responding officers.
Officers responded to a request for backup at the scene.
A video from a Citizen user shows multiple police units at the scene. Please use caution when travelling in the area.
Police have received a report of a man who fired a shot into the air.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N 22nd St & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Ben Franklin Parkway will be closed for an extended period of time. Avoid the area.
SWAT personnel are also on scene.
He was taken to the hospital, but his condition is unknown at this time.
According to an update from ABC 6 Philadelphia, police shot a man near 21st and the Parkway after he pointed a gun at officers and, per law enforcement sources, fired at police during a standoff.
The Philadelphia Police Department has released the following information - reference to the shooting incident that occurred near 21st Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Media staging area will be at 21st Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the Center Lane area.
Several user videos show a large police presence and the scene cordoned off with red and yellow tape.
Firefighters are asked to avoid the area due to the police investigation.
Dispatch indicated that a male pointed a firearm at responding officers.
Officers responded to a request for backup at the scene.
A video from a Citizen user shows multiple police units at the scene. Please use caution when travelling in the area.
Police have received a report of a man who fired a shot into the air.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N 22nd St & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
Ben Franklin Parkway will be closed for an extended period of time. Avoid the area.
SWAT personnel are also on scene.
He was taken to the hospital, but his condition is unknown at this time.
According to an update from ABC 6 Philadelphia, police shot a man near 21st and the Parkway after he pointed a gun at officers and, per law enforcement sources, fired at police during a standoff.
The Philadelphia Police Department has released the following information - reference to the shooting incident that occurred near 21st Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Media staging area will be at 21st Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the Center Lane area.
Several user videos show a large police presence and the scene cordoned off with red and yellow tape.
Firefighters are asked to avoid the area due to the police investigation.
Dispatch indicated that a male pointed a firearm at responding officers.
Officers responded to a request for backup at the scene.
A video from a Citizen user shows multiple police units at the scene. Please use caution when travelling in the area.
Police have received a report of a man who fired a shot into the air.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N 22nd St & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
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Rip Bro there had to be some mental issues here but at the end of the day These police officers want to return home after their shift. Thank You for your service 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Good Job police, one less criminal off the streets
This city is unhinged. 😩
Unfortunately that's what's wrong with society everyone downstair That's what's wrong with society its like people want to watch drama !everyone wants to down the police just remember when your running for cover there running at the bullets we need police we need law it states it in the bible,Koran, torah,etc remember in all seriousness be safe out here and protect yourselves be humble treat others how you want to be treated....
Rip Bro there had to be some mental issues here but at the end of the day These police officers want to return home after their shift. Thank You for your service 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Good Job police, one less criminal off the streets
This city is unhinged. 😩
Unfortunately that's what's wrong with society everyone downstair That's what's wrong with society its like people want to watch drama !everyone wants to down the police just remember when your running for cover there running at the bullets we need police we need law it states it in the bible,Koran, torah,etc remember in all seriousness be safe out here and protect yourselves be humble treat others how you want to be treated....
Rip Bro there had to be some mental issues here but at the end of the day These police officers want to return home after their shift. Thank You for your service 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Good Job police, one less criminal off the streets
This city is unhinged. 😩
Unfortunately that's what's wrong with society everyone downstair That's what's wrong with society its like people want to watch drama !everyone wants to down the police just remember when your running for cover there running at the bullets we need police we need law it states it in the bible,Koran, torah,etc remember in all seriousness be safe out here and protect yourselves be humble treat others how you want to be treated....
Rip Bro there had to be some mental issues here but at the end of the day These police officers want to return home after their shift. Thank You for your service 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Good Job police, one less criminal off the streets
This city is unhinged. 😩
Unfortunately that's what's wrong with society everyone downstair That's what's wrong with society its like people want to watch drama !everyone wants to down the police just remember when your running for cover there running at the bullets we need police we need law it states it in the bible,Koran, torah,etc remember in all seriousness be safe out here and protect yourselves be humble treat others how you want to be treated....
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Rip Bro there had to be some mental issues here but at the end of the day These police officers want to return home after their shift. Thank You for your service 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Good Job police, one less criminal off the streets
This city is unhinged. 😩
Unfortunately that's what's wrong with society everyone downstair That's what's wrong with society its like people want to watch drama !everyone wants to down the police just remember when your running for cover there running at the bullets we need police we need law it states it in the bible,Koran, torah,etc remember in all seriousness be safe out here and protect yourselves be humble treat others how you want to be treated....