[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] Is this a new version of the knockout game or widening the war on police? - A Philadelphia parking authority officer was shot point blank in the head by a suspect walking down the street on the day after Thanksgiving
- The officer, who is now in stable condition, was on duty at the time of the targeted assault
- It is unknown whether the shooting pertained to tickets recently given out by the officer, who was known as a 'nice guy' by members of the community
A statement by the Philadelphia Police Department said it is seeking the public’s help locating the man, who is described as Black or Hispanic, 5’9″ – 6’0″, thin, wearing a navy-blue hooded sweatshirt, green cargo pants, black mask, gloves, and black boots.
One week prior to the targeted shooting of an officer, a 35-year-old sanitation worker, Ikeem Johnson, was killed on the job in what police believe was also a targeted attack - though investigators are still searching for a reason why.
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