Officer fires at suspect after witnessing shooting during fight in Nicetown: Police

Officer fires at suspect after witnessing shooting during fight in Nicetown: police

FOX 29's Shaynah Ferreira has the latest. 

PHILADELPHIA - Police say a shooting involving officers broke out Monday night in Hunting Park after a heated argument escalated in front of law enforcement.

What we know:

Investigators say officers responded just after 8:30 p.m. to the 4100 block of North Broad Street for a report of a man with a gun. Police say a group of men were arguing when officers arrived and tried to break up the dispute.

According to police, the group left the area and crossed to the intersection of Jerome Street and Broad, where a 29-year-old man pulled out a gun and began shooting. Officers say the suspect fired at another man, and one of the officers at the scene fired back but did not hit the suspect.

Surveillance video captured the moments when multiple gunshots rang out, with one video showing a woman ducking for cover as shots were fired.

Investigators say the suspect ran down the 1300 block of Jerome Street but was later caught and taken into custody. 

Police say the victim was shot multiple times in the chest and groin and was rushed to Temple University Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

The officer who fired their weapon is a nine-year veteran and has been placed on administrative leave while the investigation continues, according to police. 

What's next:

Police have not released the names of the suspect or the victim, and the motive for the argument remains unclear. It is also not yet known if any charges have been filed against the suspect.