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VIDEO: Philadelphia police officer ambushed

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VIDEO: Philadelphia police officer ambushed

Officials say the suspect in custody for the shooting that seriously injured a Philadelphia police officer has confessed to the crime. Action News reporter Vernon Odom has more from police headquarters.

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