Philadelphia police were responding to an active shooter incident Wednesday in the city’s Nicetown neighborhood. The gunfire broke out as cops were conducting a narcotics investigation.
Dozens of squad cars were on the scene at 3700 N 15th Street.
According to a police spokesperson, the shooter(s) were firing at police from inside a building. At least five police officers have shot.
Several narcotics officers were reportedly inside the building with the shooter. The gunman was also shooting through the first floor ceiling in an apparent attempt to injure the officers.
Shooting incident 3700 N 15th Street. Suspect/(s) firing at police. Large police presence. AVOID AREA
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 14, 2019
MEDIA HELICOPTERS: PULL BACK FROM THE AREA – YOU ARE HINDERING OPERATIONS
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 14, 2019
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Broad at Allegheny shut down. Cops directing traffic. Sources tell @NBCPhiladelphia more than one officer may have been shot near Nicetown. pic.twitter.com/uGAnjSG3r2
— Aaron Baskerville (@ABaskerville10) August 14, 2019
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