Officer-Involved Shooting—4000 Lancaster Avenue
On Saturday, March 19, 2022, at approximately 1:22 AM, Officer #1, in full uniform and operating a marked radio patrol car was working an overtime nightclub detail on the 4000 block of Lancaster Avenue. Officer #1 was standing in front of the nightclub with several security guards when the security guards became involved in a physical altercation with an unknown black male in the front doorway to the club. The unknown male walked away westbound on Lancaster Ave and returned minutes later on foot. The unknown male, positioned on the north side of the sidewalk, pulled out a handgun and began firing southbound in the direction of Officer #1 and Security Guard #1. Officer #1 and Security Guard #1 drew their weapons and returned fire. The unknown black male ran westbound on Lancaster Avenue and onto Wallace Street with Officer #1 in pursuit. During the pursuit, Officer #1 fell to the ground and injured his hand, elbow and both knees. The suspect entered a silver auto and fled the area.
Officer #1 had minor cuts and scrapes and received treatment at Roxborough Hospital.
No other injuries were reported at this time.
Security Guard #1 is Act 235 Certified.
The shooting incident was captured on surveillance cameras. Officer #1’s BWC was activated for this incident.
The investigation is active and ongoing with the Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation Unit.
The discharging officer has been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the Internal Affairs Investigation.
If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Officer Involved Shooting Investigations:
215-683-1866
DC 22-16-008940