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The West Philadelphia police shooting
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
Update 1
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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