Officials now say gunman in Frankford shootout was killed by police gunfire

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police say the gunman who allegedly shot a SEPTA police officer and three different individuals earlier this week died by police gunfire and never by suicide, as beforehand reported by investigators.

That gunman from Wednesday evening’s incident has been recognized as 18-year-old Zyhiem Hartman.

Police launched the next replace on the case Friday:

“As a part of the continuing investigation, it’s presently believed that the decedent’s gunshot wound to the top was not self-inflicted, and was attributable to pictures fired from discharging officers sooner or later in the course of the change of gunfire between the decedent and discharging officers.”

The incident began round 7 p.m. Wednesday after officers heard 8 to 9 gunshots close to Arrott and Griscom streets. Officers situated an armed suspect later recognized as Hartman.
Police say Hartman led officers on a chase earlier than he barricaded himself contained in the Renehan Home Residences on Leiper Road. That is when the gunfire rang out.

SEPTA police officer Ervis Onuz was shot within the stomach whereas attempting to protect one other officer in the course of the firefight. He was rushed to Temple College Hospital and is predicted to outlive.

Police revealed on Friday that along with two feminine taking pictures victims, a 3rd male was additionally shot by the gunman someday Wednesday night. All three victims suffered non-life-threatening accidents.

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Video obtained by Motion Information exhibits the second officers shut down the Frankford neighborhood close to Leiper Road. You’ll be able to see officers taking cowl because the gunfire rang out from an higher bed room.

Seven Philadelphia law enforcement officials exchanged gunfire with Hartman prior the arrival of SWAT items, however none have been injured.

Round 8 p.m., Hartman was discovered useless inside the house. Authorities say the shooter had a Glock with 15 rounds that have been emptied.

The injured SEPTA officer is 28 years previous. He has been on the power for 3 years.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw launched this assertion on the incident:

“The choice to make the most of lethal power is essentially the most critical motion a police officer can undertake. Throughout this incident, 4 harmless individuals have been shot. The truth that this occurred within the space of a busy transportation hub and neighborhood makes it much more harrowing. I hope for the total restoration of those 4 victims, and stay grateful that there have been not extra accidents to civilians and responding officers. As with all officer concerned shootings, we are going to be sure that an intensive, full and goal investigation takes place.”