Crime & Safety
2 Philly Cops Hurt After Gun Battle With Cyclist
The man seen here is wanted for the attempted murder of three Philadelphia Police officers during a Friday evening shooting incident.
EAST MOUNT AIRY — Police in Philadelphia are looking for a man who exchanged gunfire with three officers. A $10,000 reward is offered in the case.
According to police, Jeffione Thomas, 28, is wanted in connection of an attempted murder of three of police officers.
NBC10 reports Thomas was on a bicycle at about 8 p.m. Friday on the 1400 block of Sharpnack Street in East Mount Airy, when he pulled up to an unmarked police car, took out a gun, and started shooting.
Find out what's happening in Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Police fired back and a second gunman started shooting at police, Fox 29 reports.
Two of the officers were hurt but released from the hospital Saturday.
Find out what's happening in Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Thomas is described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds with a last known address on the 7800 block of Fayette Street.
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge is offering a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of gunmen.
Anyone with information on Thomas is asked to call 215-686-8477
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.