A Philadelphia police officer was injured late Friday night near 19th and Nicholas streets in North Philadelphia and was taken to Temple University Hospital, according to police. Investigators have not said what led up to the incident and are calling it an active investigation.
According to FOX 29 Philadelphia, the incident unfolded just after 10 p.m., and fellow officers rushed the injured officer to Temple University Hospital for treatment. Officials had not publicly shared the officer's condition at the time of that report.
As reported by CBS Philadelphia, police said the officer was struck by a vehicle and the driver fled the scene. A damaged vehicle was later found abandoned in the Germantown neighborhood at Wayne Avenue and Winnona Street just before 10:45 p.m., and detectives were still searching for the driver in the latest updates.
Vehicle Located In Germantown; Detectives Ask For Tips
Investigators are canvassing the area for surveillance footage and witnesses as they work to piece together what happened, and no arrests had been announced as of the most recent reports. Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Philadelphia Police Department and speak with detectives handling the case.
Context: A Tense Stretch For City Officers
The incident adds to a tense stretch for city officers. NBC10 Philadelphia reported that three officers were shot during a June 13 confrontation in West Philadelphia and were later released from the hospital. City leaders and police officials have said investigations into attacks on officers remain active and that support is being provided to those who are injured.
This story will be updated as authorities release more information. For now, police say the investigation into the North Philadelphia incident remains active.
