A Temple University police officer was killed in the line of duty Saturday night near the Philadelphia campus, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said.
Sources told FOX 29 Philadelphia that the shooting occurred near 18th Street and Montgomery Avenue. The police officer was shot in the head, according to the source, who added that a student was kidnapped in the car at the time of the shooting.
Police investigate a fatal shooting involving a Temple University officer. (FOX 29)
“Lori and I are devastated for the family of the Temple University Police Officer who died in the line of duty tonight, valiantly serving his community,” Shapiro tweeted Saturday. “We are sending prayers to his loved ones, Temple Police and the entire @TempleUniv community. May his memory be a blessing.”
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A Temple University police officer was killed in the line of duty Saturday night near the Philadelphia campus, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said. (FOX 29)
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A Temple University spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the suspect “fled into downtown,” adding that the university is working with the Philadelphia Police Department.
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