3rd Philadelphia police officer injured in Wynnefield shooting released from hospital - CBS Philadelphia

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
54th and Arlington streets
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Philadelphia Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A Philadelphia police officer was injured in a shooting that occurred Saturday night at 54th and Arlington streets in the Wynnefield section of the city. The incident involved a firefight after a man pulled out a gun while officers were responding to a scene. The officer has been released from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, while another officer remains hospitalized. Eric Franks, a local business owner and retired firefighter, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Eric Franks Unknown Fatal
Unnamed police officer Unknown Injured
Unnamed sergeant Unknown Injured

Original reporting

3rd Philadelphia police officer injured in Wynnefield shooting released from hospital - CBS Philadelphia

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