On-duty Philadelphia Police Officer Shot, Killed
- 4 years ago
A Philadelphia police SWAT officer was shot and killed in the line of duty Friday morning.
SWAT Corporal James O’Connor was responding to a home on Bridge Street near Duffield Street in the Frankford neighborhood around 5:45 a.m. when someone opened fire. The veteran officer was rushed to Temple University Hospital where he died a short time later.
O'Connor was a 23-year veteran of the police force who served his last 15 years on the SWAT team, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said. He was a married father of two. His son is currently a 9th District police officer.
Afterward, a heavy police presence, including officers with long guns, could be seen standing outside a home in that block. The scene isn't far from SEPTA's Frankford Transportation Center.
The officer was taken to Temple University Hospital whee he was pronounced dead shortly after 6 a.m.
Philadelphia police officers and leadership, including Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and Fraternal Order of Police President John McNesby, and Mayor Jim Kenney have arrived at the hospital.
SWAT Corporal James O’Connor was responding to a home on Bridge Street near Duffield Street in the Frankford neighborhood around 5:45 a.m. when someone opened fire. The veteran officer was rushed to Temple University Hospital where he died a short time later.
O'Connor was a 23-year veteran of the police force who served his last 15 years on the SWAT team, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said. He was a married father of two. His son is currently a 9th District police officer.
Afterward, a heavy police presence, including officers with long guns, could be seen standing outside a home in that block. The scene isn't far from SEPTA's Frankford Transportation Center.
The officer was taken to Temple University Hospital whee he was pronounced dead shortly after 6 a.m.
Philadelphia police officers and leadership, including Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and Fraternal Order of Police President John McNesby, and Mayor Jim Kenney have arrived at the hospital.