Philadelphia Parking Authority Worker Helped Officer Who Was Shot In Kensington, Official Says

CBS Philadelphia

June 26, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia Parking Authority tow operator was doing his job Saturday night when he found himself helping a police officer who was shot in Kensington.

"Our tow operator went out to do the same thing as normal to impound the car, and then all of this chaos broke out," said Richard Lazer, executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

Police say the officer was shot after a traffic stop. The officer, who is still fighting for his life and is on a respirator at Temple University Hospital, has not been identified.

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