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Armed Suspect Shot Outside Federal Court In Philadelphia: Reports Armed Suspect Shot Outside Federal Court In Philadelphia: Reports
Armed Suspect Shot Outside Federal Court In Philadelphia: Reports An armed suspect was shot by a security officer outside of the federal court complex in Philadelphia early Tuesday, Jan. 17, multiple outlets report.  The officer approached an illegally parked mini-van on 7th Street near the James A. Bryne US Courthouse at about 9:30 a.m. to tell the driver to move, US Marshals told reporters. When the man emerged from the vehicle holding multiple "edged weapons" and refused to follow commands, the officer opened fire, authorities said.  The suspect was taken into custody and rushed to a nearby hospital for surgery, reports claim. US Marshals were not imm…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Security Officer Critical After Gunfire Erupts At Philadelphia's South Street Festival: Reports Security Officer Critical After Gunfire Erupts At Philadelphia's South Street Festival: Reports
Security Officer Critical After Gunfire Erupts At Philadelphia's South Street Festival: Reports A 40-year-old security officer was apparently in critical condition after being shot during Philadelphia's South Street Festival Saturday, Oct. 16. The guard went to break up a fight between a female passenger in an open-air and a festival vendor around 11 p.m. near 7th and South streets, but when the woman got back in the car, the driver — wearing a mask and dark clothing — opened fire, several news outlets say citing police. The guard was struck twice and hospitalized with serious injuries, according to 6abc.  Authorities believe the altercation started about a block away with a gro…

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by Cecilia Levine