Police: Undercover officer injured after being shot at in Southwest Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - An undercover officer is home recovering after his car was shot at overnight in Southwest Philadelphia, according to authorities.
Police say the car he was in was hit by a bullet on the driver's side around 2:30 a.m. near S 58th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard.
According to authorities, the officer was injured from shattered glass.
The extent of the officer's injuries remains unknown.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw tweeted about the shooting, saying, "I was very grateful to walk into the hospital and see our officer's smiling, albeit bloody, face. Our officers WILL NOT be deterred or intimidated by those that think they can victimize our communities without recourse; you will be found, and you will be arrested."
An investigation into the incident is active and ongoing.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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