A police officer in Philadelphia was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon while responding to a disturbance near a high school. The incident occurred around 2:40 PM close to Overbrook High School, as reported by a Philadelphia Police spokesperson.
According to authorities, the officer was shot in the stomach and was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
The officers were attempting to break up a fight when someone opened fire, targeting the officer. The suspect has been apprehended at the scene, and a firearm was found.
As of Wednesday afternoon, there were no updates on the condition of the officer. The specific circumstances surrounding the shooting, as well as any links to Overbrook High School, remain unclear.
