Standoff in Philadelphia in Active Shooting Incident, Six Officers Injured Suspect in Custody

Philadelphia Police reported a Shooting situation ACTIVE and ONGOING on 3700 15th St. Avoid Area. Several PPD Officers have been injured 14 August late afternoon.

Six police officers were shot with non-threatening injuries. ALL six officers who were shot have been released from area hospitals. One Officer is being admitted for injuries sustained in a vehicle crash related to the incident. Situation remains active and ongoing.

UPDATE: Suspect is in custody. SWAT is still clearing the house.

Media swarmed to the scene, Prompting the police department to ask them to back off:

MEDIA HELICOPTERS: PULL BACK FROM THE AREA – YOU ARE HINDERING OPERATIONS

MEDIA – STOP BROADCASTING TACTICAL POSITIONS OF OFFICERS

UPDATE: Suspect is still firing. SIX (6) PPD Officers shot – at area hospitals with non life threatening injuries. Additional officers also receiving treatment for non-gunshot injuries. Continue to avoid area. Situation is active and ongoing.

— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 14, 2019