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Off-Duty Philly Cop Robbed At Gunpoint, Shoots At Suspect In Kensington: Authorities Off-Duty Philly Cop Robbed At Gunpoint, Shoots At Suspect In Kensington: Authorities
Off-Duty Philly Cop Robbed At Gunpoint, Shoots At Suspect In Kensington: Authorities A Philadelphia police officer is being treated for injuries after he exchanged gunfire with an armed robber while off duty Thursday morning, May 30, according to officials.  Authorities said the officer was standing by his car on the 2100 block of East Westmoreland Street around 5 a.m. when a suspect approached him, brandished a gun, and "announced a robbery." The officer handed over his belongings and ran west towards Amber Street, police said. The suspect gave chase and fired multiple shots before the officer returned fire with his personal weapon, according to PPD.  The suspec…

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