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BREAKING: Dozens of Philadelphia cops and armored vehicle respond to active shooting situation bit.ly/31EtmYS
Overhead video footage showed dozens of uniformed officers taking shelter behind parked cars or lining up beside walls. An armored vehicle was also called to the scene. bit.ly/31EtmYS
Philadelphia police confirmed that a suspect or suspects were firing at law enforcement. At least five officers were shot, according to a local CBS affiliate. Their conditions are unknown. bit.ly/31EtmYS
As of 5:45 p.m, it was still a very fluid scene, with officers actively exchanging gunfire with at least one suspect inside a building. ATF officers also responded to the scene to assist Philadelphia police. bit.ly/31EtmYS
Some Philadelphia officers were reportedly initially investigating reports of narcotics activity bit.ly/31EtmYS
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a No Fly Zone over the scene, with the exception of police helicopters. bit.ly/31EtmYS
At least six officers were shot and transferred to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, police officials confirmed. Another officer was injured in a crash at the scene. bit.ly/31EtmYS
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