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Man Shot By Police In N. Phila; NJ Officers Attacked By ATV Rider; Luring Suspect Wanted

by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 08/08/17 4:32 am | updated: 08/08/17 4:32 am

Philadelphia Police are now investigating after two police officers shot an armed man in North Philadelphia. The shooting took place on Monday on the 2200 block of North Fairhill Street at around 4:30 pm. Police officers responded to a call of an armed man on the street. The man opened fire on the officers when they arrived, and the officers returned the fire, hitting him. The suspect was then taken into custody and was sent to Temple University Hospital where he was listed in stable condition. Police say that the man was driving what is believed to be a car stolen from New Jersey. The two officers involved in the shooting have both been placed on administrative leave until the investigation is finished.

UPDATE: The suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Jose Gonzales of Camden.

Camden County Police are now searching for an ATV rider who struck two police officers in Camden, New Jersey. The incident happened this past Saturday at around 11:15 pm at the East Coast Gas Station on Newton Avenue. The two detectives were working a robbery case in the area when they saw a suspect messing with equipment at the gas station. Surveillance footage captured the ATV rider attacking the detectives. When they pulled up to the station, the suspect drove his ATV into the passenger side door of their car, which injured one of the detectives. The other detective got out of the car to help, but the suspect then ran him over with the ATV, knocking him unconscious. Both of the detectives were rushed to Cooper University Hospital where they are recooperating. Police are still searching for the suspect.

Police in Haddon Township New Jersey are now searching for a suspect who is wanted in a luring attempt. The incident took place on Sunday on the 200 block of Addison Avenue. Police say that the suspect pulled up next to a young girl riding her bike and told her he was sent by her parents to pick her up and take her home. Luckily the girl didn't listen and rode away. The suspect's vehicle is described as a gold or tan 2003 Hyundai Elantra GLS. Police also released a sketch of the suspect, he is described as a white male in his late 30's early 40's, dark hair and silver framed glasses. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Timothy Hak (856)-833-6209.

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