PHILADELPHIA, PA – Gunshots rang out near University city on Saturday as a man who had been in an earlier altercation with bouncers at a Philadelphia bar returned later with a gun.
Surveillance video shows the gunman firing multiple shots from across the street from Spades Restaurant and Lounge then fleeing the scene.
A Philadelphia Police officer working overtime duty to help with security at the restaurant was injured during the incident.
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, that officer was in full uniform with several security guards, standing outside the club when shots rang out. Police said the man was involved in an earlier altercation with police and returned at about 1:22 am.
“The unknown male walked away westbound on Lancaster Ave and returned minutes later on foot. The unknown male, positioned on the north side of the sidewalk, pulled out a handgun and began firing southbound in the direction of the officer and security guard,” the Philadelphia Police Department said. “The officer and security guard drew their weapons and returned fire. The unknown black male ran westbound on Lancaster Avenue and onto Wallace Street with the police officer in pursuit.”
During the pursuit, the officer fell, injuring his hand, elbow, and both knees. The suspect entered a silver auto and fled the area.
The officer has since been placed on leave pending an investigation.