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| Late last night: Suspect Confesses To Shooting Officer, Says He Did It In Name Of Islam |
| 2016-01-08 |
| Authorities say a Philadelphia police officer is recovering after he was shot several times during an ambush late Thursday night in West Philadelphia. Philadelphia police commissioner Richard Ross says the officer was sitting in his patrol car around 11:30 p.m. at 60th and Spruce Streets when a gunman fired 11 shots through the driver's side of the car. Police are calling it an "attempted assassination." IOW: Terrorism In a press conference, Commissioner Ross said the gun used in the attack was a stolen police firearm. So 0bean's new rules wouldn't have helped. Again. "It was stolen back in October of 2013. It was reported and that is one of the things you regret the most when an officer's gun is stolen, when it is used against one of your own." The officer, 33-year-old Jesse Hartnett, was struck three times in his arm, authorities say. "Shots fired! I'm shot! I'm bleeding heavily!" Hartnett can be heard yelling on police radio. Commissioner Ross says the suspect has given a full confession, saying he did it in the name of Islam. I wonder if 0bean is going to question the guy's motives now. Ross says, "According to him police bend laws that are contrary to the teachings of the Quran." So in response, he tries to kill. Sources say the suspect's full confession of the alleged attack was written down and recorded on video. He'll end up pleading not guilty. Police sources identify the suspect as Edward Archer, of Yeadon. "When you look at the video, this is one of the scariest things I've ever seen," Commissioner Ross said. "This guy tried to execute the police officer. The police officer had no idea he was coming. It's amazing he's alive." Commissioner Ross said later, "We're thankful to God he's here today because it easily could've been a police funeral." Hartnett was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where he underwent surgery for a broken arm. Ross says the officer's arm suffered significant damage and that he has a long road to recovery, but he is expected to be okay. His father, Robert Hartnett says, "It's going to be a tough road, but he's a tough guy... I told him I love him, and I'm proud of him and he is an excellent person." Hartnett returned fire and struck the 30-year-old suspect at least three times. The suspect tried to escape on foot, authorities say, but was quickly caught and taken to the hospital. Sources say the wounded officer told investigators that Archer walked up to the car, appeared to be about to ask for directions when he pulled a 9 mm and opened up with 13 shots. The officer was hit then fired back and the suspect was also wounded, but he does not have life-threatening injuries. DA Seth Williams says "I'm very thankful the officer is alive. This shows us the need for smarter laws when it relates to guns on the street. My office is going to do all that we can to ensure the defendant is held accountable to the fullest extent of the law." You can't defeat criminals with "smarter" laws, whatever that means. "Smart" would be to deport him and his family. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf released the following statement: 'We are thankful that Officer Hartnett is alive and not facing life-threatening injuries after being ambushed. We wish him and his family the best during his recovery. This alleged intentional act of violence against an officer seeking to help a fellow citizen is horrifying and has no place in Pennsylvania.' Our enemies think otherwise. Hartnett is an 18th district officer with five years on the force. The FBI is now assisting in the investigation. I wonder if they are operating under 0bean's enlightened guidance, or if he has learned to step out of these kinds of things. |
| Posted by:gorb |
| #3 D *** NGED AMISH! oh, wait ... D *** NGED QUAKERS! Oh, wait again ... D *** NGED LUTHERANS! Darn, doesn't sound right, D *** NGED MOONIES! No. D *** NGED "FAR SIDE" COWS! Yokay, loks like I'm gonna need help wid clarification. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2016-01-08 23:20 |
| #2 Saw yhe same shit,, funny you never hear muslims saying It though. |
| Posted by: chris 2016-01-08 21:47 |
| #1 Someone at the newser went out his way to repeatedly say this had nothig to do with Islam. YCMTSU |
| Posted by: DepotGuy 2016-01-08 14:53 |