Son of Philadelphia police officer killed in apparent robbery, authorities say
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities have identified the son of a Philadelphia police officer who was shot and killed Monday morning during an apparent robbery.
Hyram Hill, 23, was found shot multiple times on the 1400 block of West Allegheny Avenue just after 4:30 a.m., according to police.
Hill suffered gunshot wounds to his chest, arm, abdomen and back, police said. He was taken to Temple University Hospital where he died.
Authorities said 23-year-old Hyram Hill was shot multiple times on the 1400 block of West Allegheny Avenue early Monday morning during an apparent robbery.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said hours after the deadly shooting that Hill was the son of a Philadelphia police officer and was home from school.
Investigators believe the shooting may have stemmed from a robbery.
As of 11:59 p.m. Sunday night, Philadelphia police have reported 37 homicides in the city so far in 2022. This incident would mark the 38th homicide this year.
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