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Man shot, killed by police after confrontation along Ben Franklin Parkway in Center City
6abc Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- A man was shot and killed by police Friday morning in Center City Philadelphia after allegedly firing a gun at officers near 21st Street and the Ben Franklin Parkway.
- Police responded to reports shortly after 11 a.m. about a man with a gun, and officers attempted to engage him via bullhorn before he reportedly fired a shot at them.
- A SEPTA police officer and a Philadelphia police officer each fired one shot, striking the man twice; he was pronounced dead at Jefferson Hospital around 11:36 a.m.
- The weapon, believed to be a revolver, was found near park benches at the scene, which is close to several museums that were initially planned to be shut down.
- Authorities have not identified the man and are still investigating the circumstances leading to the incident.
