UPDATE: According to NBC News, the number of officers shot now stands at six.
A police spokesperson told NBC News that the incident began when an officer attempted to serve a warrant at the address.
Suspect is still firing. STAY OUT OF THE AREA
— Eric Gripp (@PPDEricGripp) August 14, 2019
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
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WDEL reports that “At least four Philadelphia police officers were shot during an active firefight in the city’s Nicetown section Wednesday afternoon, officials said, prompting a massive response to the largely residential North Philadelphia neighborhood.”
Aerial video shows dozens of police officers surrounding a house in a residential neighborhood.
The officers crouched behind cars, blocked off surrounding streets and surrounded several nearby homes as the firefight unfolded.
Nearby, stunned families and neighbors gathered behind police tape. The neighborhood is roughly 2 miles north of Temple University and about 4 miles from Center City.
The police officers’ condition isn’t yet known.
WATCH: Chopper 3 video shows a man being taken into custody after at least 4 Philadelphia police officers were shot in Philly’s Nicetown-Tioga section.
The man’s role in the shooting is not known at this time.https://t.co/IAdGfpTp4H pic.twitter.com/nX8F9d3Kku
— CBS Philly (@CBSPhilly) August 14, 2019