Crime & Safety
Man Shoots At Philly Cops After Monday Night Traffic Stop: Reports
A 45-year-old man shot at Philadelphia Police officers after leading them on a chase Monday night before being taken into custody.
PHILADELPHIA — A man is in custody after reportedly shooting at a Philadelphia Police officer and leading authorities on a chase Monday night.
The incident began at about 10 p.m. when police stopped a Buick for having expired plates at Morton Street and Walnut Lane, NBC10 reports.
The driver got out of the car, then back in, and drove for a few blocks before exiting the car and running off, according to Action News.
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Police quickly caught up to the driver, and while apprehending him he fired a single gunshot at one of the officers, but missed, Fox 29 reports.
The officers were able to take the man into custody eventually.
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They also recovered the weapon and drugs in the vehicle, according to Fox.
No officers were hurt.
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