Police fire on man holding gun to his head in West Philadelphia
Philadelphia officers shot a man who was allegedly pointing a firearm at his own head and then at police on a Funston Street porch.
Around 5:30 p.m. in the Mill Creek area of West Philadelphia, police reported a man had a gun pressed to his head on a residence porch. Officers set up a barricade and moved to cover. When the man reportedly aimed the weapon at an officer, multiple officers opened fire. The victim was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and listed in critical condition. No officers or bystanders were injured.
Why it matters
The shooting raises questions about police use of force and public safety in urban neighborhoods.
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