The officer has been identified as a 3 1/2-year veteran of the department assigned to the 18 th District.
Pace said, noting that the South Street patrol was normal as the area is "manned by numerous police officers," especially on weekends during the busy summer season. "The officer was able to get that individual to drop his gun and flee," Police Inspector D.F. Police are unsure the order in which the shootings occurred. Two others exchanged gunfire on South Street. Outlaw said police believe the officer shot the man, who dropped his gun and fled the scene. An officer was within “10 to 15 yards” of the shooter and fired at the man several times, police said. We’re absolutely devastated, devastated by this incident."Ī third shooter fired into a crowd from South and American streets, police said. "Yesterday was a dark day for Philadelphia," Outlaw said. It appeared they were not involved in the incident, officials said. A man, shot multiple times in the torso, remained in critical condition Sunday night. There were 11 other victims shot in the incident, ranging in age from 17 to 69, and another person who suffered a non-shooting victim. Kristopher Minners, 22, was identified by co-workers, but police did not immediately confirm his identity. Alexis Quinn, 27, and Gregory Jackson, 34, died at city hospitals, police said. Two men and a woman were killed, he said. Police officers were patrolling the area around Second and South streets when they heard multiple gunshots and witnessed several suspects firing in a large crowd just before midnight. The latest violence erupted on a busy night on South Street, where thousands flock each weekend for concerts, shows, restaurants and shops. "This morning, I woke up to a phone call from my sister asking if I'm safe and inside the house. "I live in constant fear," said Samantha Rosenstock. PHILADELPHIA - Gunfire killed three people and wounded at least 11 others in one of Philadelphia's most popular entertainment districts late Saturday night, sending hundreds fleeing and residents and city officials questioning when the escalating violence in the city will end.