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The West Philadelphia police shooting

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DevelopingNext check Oct 25: A medical update, further police investigative detail, independent witness evidence or footage, and clarification of the seven officers' actual administrative status.

Where it stands

Seven Philadelphia police personnel fired at a 37-year-old man on Funston Street on Oct. 23, leaving him critically wounded; he was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and no one else was reported hurt. As of reporting on Oct. 24, his condition remained critical, with no newer medical assessment established; the available report does not establish investigation findings or charges.

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The story so far

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    Seven Philadelphia police personnel fired. Police say the wounded man did not.

    Police say the man pointed a handgun but did not fire it. Investigators must establish whether the seven personnel’s use of deadly force met the law and department policy.

History

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Who's involved

Organizations

  • Philadelphia Police Departmentpolice agency in Philadelphia, USA1 report
  • public prosecutor's officeauthority responsible for law enforcement and prosecution service1 report

Places

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterPenn Presbyterian Medical Center, 51 North 39th Street, West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America1 report

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