Masked ISIS gunman tries to execute Philly cop
Jan 8, 2016 16:40:15 GMT -5
Post by schwartzie on Jan 8, 2016 16:40:15 GMT -5
'In the name of Islam': Masked ISIS gunman tries to execute Philadelphia cop by ambushing his car in hail of 13 bullets from another cop's stolen gun - but the officer miraculously SURVIVES
The suspect, named by police as Edward Archer, opened fire at officer Jesse Hartnett as he sat alone in his car late on Thursday
Officer returned fire, hitting his attacker at least three times
Hartnett is in a stable condition with a broken arm and nerve damage
At a press conference today it was revealed the gunman, who has a criminal record, used a police handgun reported stolen in 2013
Suspect pledged his allegiance to ISIS after the attack
By Dailymail.com Reporters
Published: 10:37 EST, 8 January 2016 | Updated: 15:57 EST, 8 January 2016
A masked man accused of firing shots at point-blank range at a Philadelphia officer said he was acting in the name of Islam and pledged allegiance to ISIS.
The suspect, Edward Archer, opened fire at officer Jesse Hartnett as he sat alone in his marked cruiser shortly before midnight on Thursday.
Hartnett, who was wearing a bullet vest, was hit three times in his left arm, but miraculously got out of the car to continue shooting as the gunman ran away.
At a press conference this afternoon it was revealed Archer, who has a criminal record, used a police handgun reported stolen in 2013.
A masked gunman who fired 13 shots at a Philadelphia police officer as he sat in his marked cruiser at an intersection has pledged allegiance to ISIS. The suspect, named by police as Edward Archer, (right) opened fire at officer Jesse Hartnett (left) as he sat alone in his car late on Thursday
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