Philadelphia police: Suspect shot officer in name of Islam
A law enforcement agent investigates the scene of a shooting Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, in Philadelphia. AP
PHILADELPHIA — Police say the suspect in the shooting of a Philadelphia police officer told investigators he shot the officer in the name of Islam and pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group.
They also say the man used a stolen police gun in the shooting late Thursday.
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The officer has been identified as Officer Jessie Hartnett. He was shot three times in the arm as he sat in his police car. Police say the shooting was unprovoked.
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The officer fired back and wounded the suspect.
Police say the suspect fired a total of 13 shots that hit the officer and his car. TVJ
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