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3 Philadelphia SWAT officers shot, 19-year-old suspect killed during warrant service
A suspect is dead and three Philadelphia SWAT officers are in the hospital after gunfire broke out while authorities were serving an arrest warrant in connection to a recent homicide and multiple armed robberies.
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PHILADELPHIA - A 19-year-old suspect is dead and three Philadelphia SWAT officers are in the hospital after gunfire broke out while authorities were serving a homicide arrest warrant early Wednesday morning.
Police say shots rang out while SWAT officers were approaching a home on the 800 block of 10th Street to arrest a teen wanted in connection with a recent homicide and multiple armed robberies.
The suspect opened fire on SWAT officers through the front door and windows, according to police. A short time later, the suspect tried to flee through the back door where he was encountered by more officers.
A shootout ensued in the rear of the property, and officers fatally struck the suspect. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Three SWAT officers were injured in the shooting and transported to a local hospital. One was shot in the leg, one in the hip, and a third was hit in the chest after a bullet ricochet off their protective vest.
All three officers are said to be in stable condition, and two could possibly be released from the hospital later today.