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30 Philadelphia police officers injured as tensions erupt in West Philly following fatal police-involved shooting
Destruction is being reported in Philadelphia after police shoot and kill a man on Monday afternoon.
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More than 30 people have been detained and at least 30 police officers have been injured as tensions erupted in West Philadelphia after police shot and killed a man allegedly armed with a knife.
Police said in total 30 officers have been injured in events related to the unrest in the city following the shooting of Walter Wallace.
Authorities said officers confronted Wallace, who was reportedly armed with a knife Monday afternoon. Police said Wallace was shot multiple times by two officers after he didn't adhere to calls to drop the weapon. He was later pronounced dead.
Officials said most of the injuries to officers that occurred overnight are reported to be the result of being struck by projectiles, such as bricks and rocks.
One officer, however, a 56-year-old Philadelphia Police Sergeant, was struck by a pickup truck in the area of 52nd and Walnut streets around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday. Officials said she sustained a broken leg and various other injuries. She has been admitted to the hospital in stable condition.
The 29 other officers have reportedly been treated and released from area hospitals.
Looting was captured on on video Tuesday morning. Chopper 6 was overhead as people could be seen running from a Foot Locker store.