Name withheld by police
Male, Unknown race
Date of the incident: 2/4/2014
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
6500 Castor Avenue
6500 Castor Avenue
An officer witnessed a strong armed robbery in action. When he intervened, the suspect punched him several times in the face. The officer pulled his tasered the suspect two times, but it had no effect. The suspect ran off with a stolen phone and a wad of cash. The officer gave chase. The suspect picked up the officer and slammed him violently onto the concrete. The officer took out his gun and told the suspect to get on the ground. He refused, and the officer shot him.