Miles Pfeffer, the 19-year-old man accused of the fatal shooting of Temple University police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, has been stabbed in a Philadelphia prison. As reported by FOX 29, Pfeffer suffered multiple stab wounds, including some puncture wounds to his head, in an incident that took place Thursday night at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility, though these injuries were described as not life-threatening.
Pfeffer's altercation occurred in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia's correctional system, where he currently awaits trial for the 2022 murder accusation. Pfeffer faces multiple charges, including the murder of a law enforcement officer following the altercation near Temple University that left Sgt. Fitzgerald dead, as detailed by CBS News.
Sgt. Fitzgerald's death occurred during a stop involving three individuals linked to recent robberies and carjackings. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office chose not to seek the death penalty, instead charging Pfeffer with robbery, carjacking, and firearms violations. Despite the severity of the charges, Philadelphia Department of Prisons officials declined to comment on the prison stabbing, stating, "We cannot comment on an incident that is under investigation," as reported by Action News.
Pfeffer's alleged actions against Sgt. Fitzgerald involved a direct confrontation that resulted in the officer being shot six times, as police say, following a pursuit of three suspects thought to be involved in criminal activities in North Philadelphia. The officer, who left behind a family and five children, fell victim while on duty. Details on Pfeffer's current condition were limited, but sources confirmed to Action News that he was hospitalized in stable condition; no further details were immediately available.
