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Philadelphia (AP) —A bullet that grabbed two police officers at a fireworks show on July 4 in Philadelphia sent dozens of people running from Benjamin Franklin Parkway to evacuation. Prompted. Authorities said they fired "from a great distance."
Frank Banoa, chief police officer at the Philadelphia Police Department, told reporters Wednesday that one .40 caliber bullet "probably coming down" hit the top of the policeman's hat and was found inside. Told. At about the same time as Monday night, a policeman about 20 feet (6 meters) away was cut off his shoulder by a round from the same gun.
"We believe they were quite far apart, based on the fact that no one heard the gunshot and the way this bullet came down," Banoa said. Told. He said the shooter could have been on the highway behind, beside, or near the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as such bullets could travel more than a mile if unobstructed.
Police officers did not hear the gunshots, no one in the crowd responded as if they had heard something, and there was no evidence of a flash of muzzle, Banoa said. .. Given the distance, he said it was unlikely that the officer was targeted.
Two police officers were reported injured, authorities ordered more than 1,000 people to be evacuated from Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and only three minor injuries were reported. Officers have been treated and released and are recovering at his home, officials said.
No arrests have been announced. Philadelphia Police Lodge # 5 Brothers Order has announced a $ 20,000 bounty for information leading to arrests. District attorney Larry Krasner said in a statement that even shootings that were not aimed at anyone could lead to reckless danger, exacerbated assault, or even more charges.
There was a shooting at a holiday parade on the outskirts of Chicago, killing seven people and shortly after at least 30 were injured.
Philadelphia police officials said they would scrutinize whether to expand the security zone or install temporary cameras for future events.
