– Shooting Philadelphia police officer
– Charged with attempted murder.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia authorities have identified and filed charges against a man accused of shooting a police officer in Kensington on Saturday night. The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez, has been charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, violations of the uniform firearms act, evading arrest or detention on foot, obstructing the administration of law, and other related charges.
In addition to the charges related to the shooting, Vazquez also faces charges for barricading himself in someone’s home and holding a gun to a person’s head. These additional charges include burglary, kidnapping, criminal trespass, unlawful restraint, simple assault, terroristic threats, and other related offences.
The officer who was shot by Vazquez was rushed to Temple University Hospital and admitted to the surgical ICU on Saturday night. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel confirmed that the officer remains in critical condition as of Sunday afternoon. The identity of the injured officer has not been disclosed.
During a press conference, Commissioner Bethel provided details of the events leading up to the shooting. He explained that just before 8 p.m., two officers conducted a car stop in the 3500 block of F Street. Upon approaching the vehicle, which had four individuals inside, officers noticed a holster and began conducting a live stop.
It was during this live stop that Vazquez allegedly fled from the vehicle and fired three shots at the officer, striking him at least once in the neck. The officer’s partner also discharged his weapon after Vazquez opened fire. Commissioner Bethel urged the city to pray for the injured officer and the law enforcement personnel risking their lives in the line of duty.
In a statement, Commissioner Bethel said, “Today I ask the people across the city of Philadelphia to pray for our officer, and pray for the men and women who are here today, who were out in the field knowing they were going to give their lives for this job.”
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to gather more information about the shooting incident and the circumstances surrounding it. Stay tuned to CBS News for the latest updates on this developing story.
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Author: Jessica MacAulay, Digital Producer for CBSPhiladelphia.com. Jessica covers breaking news, local community, and crime stories in Philadelphia..
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