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Coverage dated August 16, 2026

Off-duty Philadelphia police officer critically injured in overnight double shooting

Headline from FOX 29 Philadelphia

An off-duty Philadelphia police officer is in critical condition Sunday morning following a double shooting in Southwest Philadelphia. The shooting broke out near the intersection of Elmwood Avenue and South 73rd Street around 4 a.m.. Responding officers arrived to find two people struck by gunfire.

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  1. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Off-duty Philadelphia police officer critical after shooting (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    An off-duty Philadelphia police officer is in critical condition after an overnight shooting in the city early Sunday.

  2. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Off-duty Philadelphia police officer critically injured in overnight double shooting (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    An off-duty Philadelphia police officer is in critical condition Sunday morning following a double shooting in Southwest Philadelphia. The shooting broke out near the intersection of Elmwood Avenue and South 73rd Street around 4 a.m.. Responding officers arrived to find two people struck by gunfire.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    An off-duty police officer and another person were shot early Sunday morning in Southwest Philly (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Another person is in critical condition after being shot once outside a hookah lounge early Sunday morning.

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