Baltimore Co. Police, Gov. Larry Hogan Show Support For Philadelphia Police After 6 Officers Shot
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The Baltimore County Police Department and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan are showing their support for the Philadelphia Police Department and praying the injured officers a speedy recovery,
Six Philly police officers were shot Wednesday during a standoff with a suspect in the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood.
The gun battle and standoff started around 4:30 p.m. when police were serving a narcotics warrant on the 3700 block of North 15th Street in Philadelphia around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The suspect was taken into custody around midnight.
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Baltimore County Police tweeted: "#BCoPD sending our prayers to @PhillyPolice and their injured officers."
#BCoPD sending our prayers to @PhillyPolice and their injured officers. ^SV
— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) August 14, 2019
Gov. Larry Hogan also tweeted his support of their police: "We stand in solidarity with the Philadelphia Police Department. This is another reminder of the risks and sacrifices our law enforcement officers make every day to keep us safe."
We stand in solidarity with the Philadelphia Police Department. This is another reminder of the risks and sacrifices our law enforcement officers make every day to keep us safe.https://t.co/S2Jxpa39NW
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) August 15, 2019