Police officer shot in Philadelphia by man who ‘pledged allegiance to IS’

The suspect in the shooting of a Philadelphia policeman told investigators he shot the officer in the name of Islam and pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, according to US police.

Police officer shot in Philadelphia by man who ‘pledged allegiance to IS’
Sat, 09 Jan, 2016 - 00:00

A spokesman also said the man used a stolen police gun in the shooting.

The officer has been identified as Officer Jessie Hartnett.

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