See the 6 police officers shot in the line of duty

by Lenny Cohen, the publisher | Posted on Friday, August 16, 2019Monday, August 26, 2019

PHILADELPHIA — Friday, the Philadelphia Police Department released photos and assignments of the six officers shot while trying to serve a narcotics warrant in Nicetown-Tioga on Wednesday.

They range in age from 26 to 43.

edited from Philadelphia Police Department

All were released from Temple Hospital and Einstein Medical Center without even having to spend the night.

Police Officer Joshua Burkitt, 26: A two-year veteran, assigned to the 24th District, sustained a gunshot wound to his left hand.

Police Officer Michael Quinter, 32: A 12-year veteran, assigned to the Narcotics Strike Force, sustained gunshot wounds to both of his arms.

Police Officer Shaun Parker, 32: An 11-year veteran, assigned to the Narcotics Strike Force, sustained a graze wound to a head.

Police Officer Nathaniel Harper, 43: A 19-year veteran, assigned to the Narcotics Strike Force, sustained a gunshot wound to his left leg.

Police Officer Ryan Waltman, 42: A 12-year veteran, assigned to the 39th District, sustained a gunshot wound to his right hand.

Police Officer Justin Matthews, 31: A three-year veteran, assigned to the 16th District, sustained a graze wound to his left leg.

Three other police officers, whose names and photos were not released, also suffered injuries.

Suspect Maurice Hill surrendered just before midnight, after a standoff that lasted more than seven hours. He has a long criminal record.

Continuing Coverage: Philadelphia Police Department

The war on guns, from Philadelphia to the feds Aug. 9, 2019
Suspect surrenders after 6 officers shot, 3 more injured; ‘Miracle’ police all out of hospitals Aug. 14, 2019
Police shooting suspect facing charges over Wednesday standoff, drugs Aug. 17, 2019
Police Comm. Richard Ross quits amid harassment, discrimination allegations against officers Aug. 21, 2019 (just after midnight)
Details of the harassment, discrimination suit that led Police Comm. Ross to resign Aug. 21, 2019 (late evening)
State Reps. thank Ross, Philadelphia Police replace him on web Aug. 22, 2019

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