Posted on 01/07/2010 3:46:07 AM PST by marktwain
Philadelphia police were continuing ther investigation on Wednesday afternoon of the fatal early-morning shooting of a robbery suspect by an off-duty officer.
Authorities say the traffic cop was driving his own car near 7th and Willow Streets, just north of Callowhill, about 3:30am when a man jumped in, demanded cash and jewelry, and hit the officer with a gun:
"During the course of the confrontation, the officer was able to get to his weapon. It was discharged, and the male was struck."
Lt. Frank Vanore says 23-year-old suspect Altariq Hutchinson of Edgewater Park (Burlington County) NJ, was pronounced dead a short time later at the hospital.
The 55-year-old officer was treated for injuries to his face and head. Officials recovered the gun they say was used to pistol-whip him.
The 24-year veteran, who police are not naming, was not on the clock at the time. He was placed on desk duty as police look into details of the incident. A second person at the scene was also being questioned.
Just last week, Martin Campbell -- another off-duty cop -- was hurt and his friend killed when two men tried to rob them in North Philadelphia. The officer's still in the hospital.
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MSM will spin this saying Altariq was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Altariq “Was turning his life around”. His mother will say, “He is a good boy”.
about 3:30am when a man jumped in,
about 3:30am when a non white man jumped in,
Fixed.
Free country for travel and all, but where was he heading and where had he been at 3:30 a.m.?
We should all be allowed to carry weapons, this crap would stop overnight.
Forced bulb?
MSM and mom can say anything they want...I say “BANG - down goes another scumbag who can’t vote for ObaMarx”.
Any other adjectives to describe this paragon of virtue before the “nasty meanspitited policeman” deprived the world of one of its geniuses will be appreciated.
My personal opinion is that the policeman saved any number of innocent lives and should be given a medal and a meritorious promotion.
Altariq was obviously on his way home after Midnight Basketball.
Lately, hed be look’n fo a job, but what when de econmy and all, day aint no job. Aslo, he had gotten back with is second baby mommy and his kids, all 5 of’em, he sent cristmass cards too!
Mother: Why Altariq,...of course!
maybe he works nights sleeps during the day so on days off chances are he might be out during the night hanging out with others in the same boat.
Yes
who can’t vote for ObaMarx”.
Are you sure?
I have placed a 9-1-1 call to the grammar police.
I have placed a 9-1-1 call to the grammar police.
Then you'll get in trouble for false reporting!
"Officer's" is the correct contraction of Officer + is.
Which is why a NJ criminal may have been hunting in downtown Philly. On the other hand, NJ is pretty much gun-free for the law abiding, I've heard.
It may be “correct” but I still think it’s poor grammar. Why don’t we just get rid of the word “is” altogether and just always use the contraction?
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