A police officer in Chester was shot by a suspect during a traffic stop and as gunfire was exchanged, the suspect was shot.
A police officer in Chester was shot by a suspect during a traffic stop and as gunfire was exchanged, the suspect was shot and killed.The initial scene unfolded at West 14th Street and Arbor Drive Saturday afternoon around 4:30, officials said. An officer was attempting to conduct a traffic stop at the location.The suspect refused to comply, left his vehicle and took aim at the officer, hitting the officer. The officer then returned fire, striking the suspect.
Chester Police Department Commissioner, Steven Gretsky, added, "He’s one of our senior detectives. And out here, he’s doing his job, attempting to stop a vehicle and he’s shot."In the briefing, Chester Mayor Stefan Roots had this to say, "This is a sad day for the city of Chester. We do not like this type of crime." Members of Chester City Council joined the mayor and DA Stollsteimer, as well as officers from Chester, Ridley and Folcroft who came to assist at the scene.
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