Philadelphia police officer shoots ATV rider in Fairhill neighborhood

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police are investigating after an officer reportedly shot an ATV rider in the Fairhill neighborhood on Saturday.

It happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. at the corner of 6th Street and Somerset Street.

According to police, their ATV division was in the area when officers observed an ATV rider backing into a garage.

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The driver is said to have pointed a gun at a police officer, who then shot the suspect several times.

According to authorities, the suspect was taken to Temple University Hospital in unknown condition.

Investigators have not disclosed whether the officer was injured in the incident.

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