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Man Who Snatched Gun During Deadly Shootout With Cops ID'd By Philadelphia Police Man Who Snatched Gun During Deadly Shootout With Cops ID'd By Philadelphia Police
Man Who Snatched Gun During Deadly Shootout With Cops ID'd By Philadelphia Police Police in Philadelphia are seeking a 42-year-old man in connection with the shooting of a city officer that left another suspect dead. Jose Quinones-Mendez is believed to have snatched the firearm that fell from Alexander Spencer's grip, as he was shot and killed by the partner of a Philadelphia police officer, who was returning fire Friday, Jan. 26, officials said. The incident happened when 28-year-old Spencer fired at police responding to a grocery store on the 2800 block of N. Mascher Street. Quinones-Mendez, of N. Hancock Street, picked up the gun that Spencer dropped and fle…

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by Cecilia Levine