3 Philly Police officers wounded by retired firefighter in shootout that left suspect dead
Summary
Shooting Philadelphia Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded during a shooting that occurred late Saturday evening near North 54th and Arlington Streets in the Wynnefield section of West Philadelphia. The incident began when 57‑year‑old retired firefighter Eric Franks confronted four officers, arguing with them before pulling a gun from his waistband and firing at them. The officers returned fire, killing Franks, and the wounded officers were transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed officer | Unknown | Injured |
| Unnamed sergeant | Unknown | Injured |
| Eric Franks | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
3 Philly Police officers wounded by retired firefighter in shootout that left suspect dead