Man shot, killed by officer on I-95 ramp near Philadelphia airport: police

Philadelphia police say a man and an officer were waiting for an ambulance when a fight erupted and ended with a deadly officer-involved shooting.

What we know:

An officer assigned to the department's Airport Unit found a 36-year-old man on the I-95 South ramp near the Philadelphia International Airport around 1 a.m. Monday.

The man said he was stabbed, so the officer called for an ambulance and back up.

While waiting for assistance, police say a fight ensued between the man and the officer, who unsuccessfully attempted to use his Taser twice.

A responding officer then fired multiple times, hitting the man, according to authorities. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

There were no injuries to either officer.

What we don't know:

Police have yet to release details about what caused the initial fight between the man and the officer.

What's next:

The 53-year-old officer who fired the fatal shots has been placed on administrative duty pending an investigation.

He is a 28-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, assigned to the Airport Unit.

Police say neither officer was equipped with bodyworn cameras. 

The Source: Information from this article was provided by Philadelphia police.

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