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PHILADELPHIA – On Sunday, November 10, 2024, at approximately 6:12 PM, the Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Unit was notified of an incident involving police officers on the 5400 block of Chancellor Street, with a subsequent incident at 5200 Woodland Avenue. Earlier that evening, a female complainant reported a domestic disturbance involving the below offender. While at a residence on the 5400 block of Chancellor Street, the male allegedly produced a firearm and discharged it inside the home. The complainant called 911.

A male witness reported hearing gunshots from his nearby residence. Upon exiting his home, he observed the offender inside his friend's vehicle. The male pointed a firearm at both the witness and his friend, demanding property. Allegedly, the offender attempted to discharge his weapon but was unsuccessful.

Responding officers from the 18th District arrived on the scene. The male pointed his firearm at the officers, prompting Officer 1 to discharge his service weapon. It is unknown if the male was struck at this time. The male fled the scene in the vehicle. A pursuit ensued, led by Officer 2 and Sergeant 1 of the 18th District. The chase concluded at 52nd Street and Woodland Avenue, where the male exited the vehicle and fled on foot toward an empty lot.

Officers observed that he was armed. During the confrontation, Officer 2 and Sergeant 1 discharged their firearms. It is unknown if the male was struck at the first confrontation, the second, or both. The male was transported to Presbyterian Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 6:47 PM.  A firearm was recovered at the scene.

This incident is under active investigation by the PPD Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Unit, The PPD Internal Affairs Bureau, and The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. 

No officers or other individuals were injured during the incident.