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Police officer shot in Olney has died - Philadelphia News

OLNEY - February 13, 2009 (WPVI) -- A Philadlephia Police Officer has been shot and killed in the Olney section of the city.

The officer was shot at Broad Street and Olney during an exchange of gunfire with a suspect just after 8:00 p.m.

Both the officer and the suspect were wounded.

Both are being taken to Einstein Medical Center.

The officer was confirmed dead after 9:00 p.m.

Reports indicate he is an officer from the 35th District.

The suspect's weapon was recovered at the scene.


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More Today (2/14/09) on this tragedy:

Shooter had death wish, police say

By Barbara Boyer
INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

Officer John Pawlowski never had chance last night when he approached the man authorities say had a "death wish" and fired .357 Magnum at the policeman.

The suspect, identified by police as Rasheed Scrugs, 33, of West Philadelphia, started firing through his coat, striking the five-year veteran at least twice in the chest as he fell to the ground on Broad Street, near Olney Avenue, police said.

Scrugs was charged with Officer Pawlowski's murder this afternoon.

Police sources have said the gunman was "crazy" and appeared to have a "death wish" as he tried to shoot his way through police.