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Carjacking Suspect Shot, Killed By Philadelphia Police After Firing Shots At Officers, Leading Them On Chase

The suspect was taken to Einstein Medical Center and died due to their injuries, police said.

(CBS Philadelphia)

April 29, 2025

A carjacking suspect was shot and killed by Philadelphia police in Crescentville after firing shots at officers and leading them on a chase on Monday night, authorities said.

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Police said the chase ended at around 8 p.m. at Langdon Street and Roosevelt Boulevard, where the suspect was shot by multiple officers.

The suspect was taken to Einstein Medical Center and died due to their injuries, police said.

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Chopper 3 was over the scene of the shooting in Olney on Roosevelt Boulevard, where there's a large police presence/CBS News Philadelphia

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