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Philadelphia officer killed, another shot 12 times in ambush

The gunman fired at nine other responding officers, and Fox News reports the suspect was later found hiding in a tree; the investigation is ongoing.

On air: Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman on Best of BBN
Published 4:19 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “One Philadelphia Police Officer Killed, Another Shot 12 Times in Ambush Attack”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 4:19 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman.
Topics: West Philadelphia.
BBN covered this story before: Philadelphia police get false homicide tip from AI model (October 11).

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The New York TimesOne Philadelphia Police Officer Killed, Another Shot 12 Times in Ambush Attack

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA Philadelphia police officer has been killed and another shot twelve times in an ambush attack, according to The New York Times.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTwo officers responding to a call took significant fire, officials said. The gunman then fired at nine other officers who arrived at the scene.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorNine more officers. Under fire.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFox News reports the suspect was later found hiding in a tree.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOfficials have not said what led to the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe wounded officer is in critical condition.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Times calls it a major crisis for law enforcement, with one family grieving and a department absorbing a very hard night.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThat's the part that matters. A partner is gone, and another is fighting to stay.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorWhat to watch next: the suspect's charges, the officer's condition, and what investigators say about how the attack unfolded.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd whether anyone explains why nine more officers were put in the line of fire before help arrived.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOfficials haven't said. We'll pass along what they do.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorPlease do. Plainly, and without a cover page.