2 Officers Shot on Lewis Ave, East Lansdowne; Home Burns Down
- Two police officers were shot while responding to a shooting report at a home in East Lansdowne, Delaware County, where an 11-year-old was reportedly shot. The shooter retreated into the home after shooting the officers.
- Shortly after the officers’ arrival, a fire broke out at the home and continued to rage uncontrollably. Due to safety concerns, firefighters and first responders were not allowed closer to the blaze.
- There were no additional shots fired, but authorities fear the child and the shooter may still be in the home. The two wounded officers, who were conscious and alert, were from the Lansdowne and East Lansdowne Police Departments.
Officers Shot Responding to East Lansdowne Shooting, Resulting Fire Engulfs Home
Two police officers were injured in a shooting incident on Wednesday afternoon in East Lansdowne, Delaware County. They were responding to reports of a shooting inside a residential unit on Lewis Avenue, where an 11-year-old is said to have been shot.
Upon their arrival, an individual began shooting at the officers, leading to two of them getting injured before the suspect retreated into the home. Shortly after this incident, a fire started at the house.
The blaze escalated rapidly, with only one fire hose managing to combat it. Firefighters and other first responders were held back due to safety concerns. No additional shots were fired, but it is feared that the child and suspect may still be in the burning home.
The injured officers are associated with the Lansdowne and East Lansdowne Police Departments respectively. Raw footage from the scene showed one of the officers being evacuated and placed into an ambulance, while a SWAT vehicle was seen breaking down a wall of the home.
Both officers remained conscious and alert upon arrival at Penn Presbyterian Hospital. About 40 minutes later, flames could be seen erupting from the roof and windows of the affected home.
A local resident recounted the terrifying scene, describing rapid gunfire followed by police swarming the area and announcing an active shooter situation. Another neighbor revealed how SWAT team members assisted him in evacuating his home safely.
This story is still developing. Please check back for further updates.
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