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LEFT WING LOONS Title: Philly shooter - Edward Archer ... 5 Fast Facts --- You Need to Know Edward Archer: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know January 8, 2016 By Paul Farrell Edward Archer Police Shooting Philadelphia (Screengrab via ABC Philadelphia) The man accused of shooting a Philadelphia cop reportedly told officers that he did so in the name of Islam. Thats according to CBS Philadelphia. The suspect has been named as Edward Archer, 30. Hes accused of shooting Philly cop Jesse Hartnett, 33, multiple times in West Philadelphia on the night of January 7. This is a breaking story so please stay tuned for updates. Heres what we know so far: 1. Archer Is Accused of Firing 13 Bullets at Officer Jesse Hartnett The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Archer is accused of firing 13 bullets into Hartnetts cruiser. The five-year veteran survived but faces a long recovery, according to authorities. Authorities have not commented on a possible motive for the shooting with the FBI now assisting the investigation. 2. Archers Mother Says His Son Has Been Hearing Voices in His Head Surveillance images from the scene of the attack appear to the show the suspect wearing a long white robe, which ABC Philadelphia describes as muslim garb. In a candid interview with the Philadelphia Inquirers Mari Schaefer, Archers mother said that the suspect has been hearing voices in his head. 3. Archer Was Wounded 3 Times in the Attack Archer was arrested as he tried to flee the scene, reports CBS Philadelphia. Hartnett had managed to return fire and Archer was hit three times. The officer was awake at the time he went into surgery. Hartnett suffered extensive damage to his left arm. 4. Hartnett Is a Coast Guard Veteran Jesse Hartnett ( pic ) Hartnett is an officer in the 18th district and has been on the force for five years. According to his LinkedIn page, Hartnett is a graduate of Delaware County Community College, where he studied security, and has served in the U.S. Coast Guard as well as working for Exelon Nuclear. 5. Phillys Police Commissioner Called the Shooting Absolutely Evil Police Commissioner Richard Ross called the shooting absolutely evil. ABC Philadelphia reports Ross telling the media at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where Hartnett is being treated, that Its an absolute ambush. The town of Yeadon where Archer hails is seven miles west of Philadelphia. Paul Farrell is Heavy's breaking news editor. He's from Ireland and lives in Brooklyn. Reach him at Paul@heavy.com. January 8, 2016 12:06 pm Poster Comment: 1 comment Thinker says: January 8, 2016 at 12:08 pm Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top Page Up Full Thread Page Down Bottom/Latest Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 4.
#4. To: BorisY (#0)
As this happens more and more often, the police will wish they had more friends.
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