Off-duty Philadelphia police officer critically injured in overnight double shooting

An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was shot and critically injured in a double shooting in Southwest Philadelphia overnight. A second person was also shot in the incident. The story is still developing, so details about what led to the shooting and the condition of the other person remain unclear.

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3 articles from 3 sources. Updated Aug 16, 2026.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 16, 2026

An off-duty police officer and another person were shot early Sunday morning in Southwest Philly

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FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· Aug 16, 2026

Off-duty Philadelphia police officer critically injured in overnight double shooting

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· Aug 16, 2026

Off-duty Philadelphia police officer critical after shooting

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