PHILADELPHIA: Philadelphia police have launched an investigation after one of their officers discharged a firearm during a shooting in West Philadelphia on Friday evening.
The incident happened at around 5:45 p.m. on the 5100 block of Funston Street, police said. Officers were on the scene within the neighbourhood as the investigation got underway.
Philadelphia police confirmed that an officer fired their weapon during the incident. No further details about what led to the shooting have been released.
SKYFOX was live over the scene, showing several members of law enforcement examining the area.
Police said an update on the investigation was expected at 6:30 p.m. Details surrounding the officer-involved shooting were still developing. The report was carried by FOX 29.
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