Fourth suspect arrested in attack on off-duty Philadelphia police officer – NBC10 Philadelphia

U.S. Marshals have arrested the fourth suspect in connection with the attack on an off-duty police officer in Philadelphia.

At about 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, investigators with the Philadelphia Marshals Fugitive Task Force found Arthur Jones, 38, hiding out at a hotel in Southwest Philadelphia. Marshals arrived at the hotel and Jones turned himself in without incident, investigators said.

The attack on an off-duty officer

Jones was wanted by Philadelphia police on charges of aggravated assault, robbery and possession of a firearm in connection with the assault and theft of a firearm from an off-duty Philadelphia police officer in early May.

Officer Eric Rodriguez was driving westbound along the 2100 block of Oxford Avenue around 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, when he became stuck in traffic behind another vehicle. After running through several red lights, Rodriguez, 42, honked his horn.

A man police identified as 23-year-old Cian Dennis, also known as “Duke,” then approached Officer Rodriguez and punched him in the face while he was sitting in his car, investigators said.

Rodriguez then got out of the vehicle and identified himself as a police officer. Dennis is said to have pulled out a gun and held it to his side.

Rodriguez and Dennis then wrestled over the gun, police said. At the same time, a man later identified as 24-year-old Yusef Coleman approached Rodriguez from behind and put him in a headlock, investigators said.

Coleman was also armed, and Rodriguez began struggling with him for the gun, according to police. Rodriguez managed to knock the gun away and the magazine fell out, investigators said. Rodriguez then fired the remaining bullet. No one was hit by the gunfire, police said.

“He’s holding the gun he’s fighting for with one hand. The perpetrator is holding it with one hand. Eventually he manages to pull the magazine out. It was an extended magazine,” said Philadelphia Deputy Police Chief Frank Vanore. “But the officer knows from his training that there is another round in the chamber.”

Dennis then pointed his gun at Rodriguez and ordered him to drop the gun, police said. At the same time, a nearby after-hours bar had just closed and a crowd of about a dozen people arrived at the scene, according to police. Investigators said Rodriguez was then beaten by several people and his personal gun was stolen from his holster.

An on-duty officer then arrived at the scene, and the crowd dispersed. Coleman fled the scene in a black BMW, hitting Rodriguez’s leg, police said.

Rodriguez was taken to the hospital and treated for a concussion, multiple facial injuries and bruises, police said.

Investigators reviewed the officer’s body camera footage and surveillance video from the area. Investigators recognized Coleman and police responded to an area where they said he normally hangs out.

Later that afternoon, Coleman and the black BMW were found on G Street and Hilton Street.

Coleman was taken into custody and is charged with criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault, assault on a police officer, robbery, theft by unauthorized taking, firearms violations and related offenses.

Later that day, three women who investigators said were involved in the incident arrived at 10 p.m.^and They have reported to the District Police Headquarters and spoken to police. No charges have been filed against them, but it is currently unknown if they will ultimately be charged.

On Tuesday, May 14, at 8:35 p.m., Dennis turned himself in to police. He is charged with criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault, robbery, theft by unauthorized taking, and other related offenses.

A third suspect in the incident, 24-year-old Khamil Brown, was arrested on Wednesday, May 15, after police released surveillance photos of her. She is charged with criminal conspiracy, aggravated assault, robbery, theft by unauthorized receipt, violation of the Uniform Firearms Act and other related offenses.

Police also said they had recovered Officer Rodriguez’s stolen weapon.

Officer Rodriguez has been with the Philadelphia Police Department for nine years and is currently assigned to the 22nd Precinct.

After fully recovering from his injuries, he will be placed on leave pending the completion of the internal affairs department’s investigation.

NBC10 has reached out to Brown’s attorney for comment. He said he could not comment at this time. Online court documents do not list legal representation for Dennis or a specific public defender for Coleman.