"Standoff and Shootings: Police Respond to Major Incident in East Lansdowne"

TL;DR
Two police officers were shot in East Lansdowne, Delaware County while responding to reports of a shooting involving an 11-year-old inside a home. The suspect started shooting at the officers, who were hit before the suspect retreated into the burning home. A fire broke out, preventing firefighters from approaching the scene. Both officers are conscious and alert at the hospital, and authorities fear the child and suspect may still be inside the home. Residents described a chaotic scene with rapid gunfire and SWAT team members assisting with evacuations.
Topics:nationcrime-public-safety#active-shooter#crime-public-safety#delaware-county#east-lansdowne#fire#police-shooting#swat
- 2 officers shot on Lewis Avenue in East Lansdowne, Delaware County; officers surround burning home WPVI-TV
- 1 officer shot near house fire in East Lansdowne, source says NBC 10 Philadelphia
- Major incident unfolds in East Lansdowne: 2 officers shot and a standoff The Delaware County Daily Times
- 2 officers injured after responding to shooting at home near Philadelphia, police say CNN
- Police in Philadelphia suburb respond to possible officer shooting near house fire Fox News
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