Suspect arrested after gun battle with Philadelphia police

Wednesday, June 24, 2020
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A suspect is behind bars after an exchange of gunfire with Philadelphia police on Tuesday.

It happened at 4:30 p.m. at 4th and Sigel streets in South Philadelphia.
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Police say they were in the area investigating a shooting when a man with a gun fired three shots at the officers.

One officer then chased after the suspect and fired four shots, police say.
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No one was struck by the bullets.

The suspect was arrested a short time later.
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