Woman shot in Germantown section of Philadelphia, responding officers shoot male suspect

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Sunday, March 15, 2020
Police involved shooting in Germantown
Police involved shooting in Germantown

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police officers were involved in a shooting in East Germantown on Saturday night.

It happened around 11 p.m. on the unit block of East Walnut Lane.

Police said when they arrived at the scene, they found a woman on the ground with a gunshot wound to her hip.

Philadelphia police officers were involved in a shooting in Germantown on Saturday night.

Investigators said shortly after a man showed up and fired a single shot at police. According to police, a 14th District officer returned fire, striking the man at least three times.

Police transported both victims to Einstein Medical Center where both are listed in critical condition.

Officials said the incident remains under investigation.