PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia police officer was hospitalized following a shooting incident inside Jennifer Tavern, located on the 2800 block of North Mascher Street, on Friday night. During an altercation with a suspect, the officer was shot in the leg.
Alexander Spencer, 28, was identified as the shooter and was fatally shot by another officer during the incident.
The injured officer, a nine-year veteran, was taken to Temple University Hospital in stable condition. Spencer had a prior record of possessing an instrument of crime.
The officer involved in the shooting of Spencer has been placed on administrative duty pending investigation.
The suspect’s firearm was reportedly stolen by an unidentified individual at the scene, who is being sought by the police.