The gunman fired at him at point blank range. Hartnett is in a stable condition with a broken arm and nerve damage.
[From article]
The FBI and Philadelphia police on Friday were investigating whether a man who ambushed a police officer in a squad car, shooting him multiple times, acted out of Islamic extremism, a law enforcement source tells Fox News.
The suspect gave a full confession, saying he committed his crime in the name of Islam, sources told KYW-TV. Fox News is told investigators are looking at all possibilities, but have not fully concluded it was a case of extremism.
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Suspect accused of ambushing Pa. officer reportedly acted in the name of Islam
Published January 08, 2016
A masked gunman who fired 13 shots at Jesse Hartnett, a Philadelphia police officer as he sat in his marked cruiser at an intersection has pledged allegiance to ISIS.
[From article]
A masked man accused of firing shots at point-blank range at a Philadelphia officer said he was acting in the name of Islam and pledged allegiance to ISIS.
The suspect, Edward Archer, opened fire at officer Jesse Hartnett as he sat alone in his marked cruiser shortly before midnight on Thursday.
Hartnett, who was wearing a bullet vest, was hit three times in his left arm, but miraculously got out of the car to continue shooting as the gunman ran away.
At a press conference this afternoon it was revealed Archer, who has a criminal record, used a police handgun reported stolen in 2013.
The 30 year old, who was also hit three times, was taken into custody shortly after the 11.30pm ambush.
Police Commissioner Richard Ross said Archer pledged allegiance ISIS and told investigators that he believed police defend laws that are contrary to Islam.
He said there was no indication from Archer, of Yeadon, that he was involved in a conspiracy.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, a Democrat sworn in on Monday, told reporters he did not believe Archer's actions reflected Islamic thinking.
'In no way shape or form does anyone in this room believe that what was done represents Islam,' Kenney said.
The suspect, named by police as Edward Archer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3389974/Philadelphia-police-Officer-shot-police-cruiser.html
'In the name of Islam': Masked ISIS gunman tries to execute Philadelphia cop by ambushing his car in hail of 13 bullets from another cop's stolen gun - but the officer miraculously SURVIVES
Suspect fired at least 13 shots at Officer Jesse Hartnett late Thursday
Officer returned fire, hitting his attacker at least three times
Hartnett is in a stable condition with a broken arm and nerve damage
At a press conference today it was revealed the gunman, who has a criminal record, used a police handgun reported stolen in 2013
Suspect pledged his allegiance to ISIS after the attack
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
Daily Mail (UK)
PUBLISHED: 10:37 EST, 8 January 2016 | UPDATED: 13:37 EST, 8 January 2016
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