World · North America · 1 day ago
Philadelphia officer killed and another injured in shooting
A gunman killed Philadelphia police officer Shane Seiber and wounded another officer early Saturday in West Philadelphia.
The officers had responded to a report of a man with a gun.
Seiber was 40 and had served on the force for 10 years.
The other officer underwent surgery and was in stable condition.
Authorities said a suspect was in custody.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ordered flags to fly at half-mast in Seiber’s honor.
Seiber is survived by his wife and two children.
A Philadelphia police officer was fatally shot and another was wounded after responding to a report of a man with a gun.
The officer who was killed was Shane Seiber, 40, a 10-year veteran of the department.
The surviving officer underwent surgery and was in stable condition, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
A suspect was in custody, Bethel said.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he ordered flags to fly at half-mast for Seiber.
- Who
- Philadelphia police officers Shane Seiber and another officer; a suspect was in custody.
- What
- Seiber was fatally shot and the other officer was wounded.
- When
- Early Saturday morning. The article was published on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- West Philadelphia.
- Why
- The officers were responding to a report of a man with a gun. The shooting’s motive was not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
Officers responded to a report of a man with a gun in West Philadelphia, and one was fatally shot while another was wounded.
Both officers were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where the surviving officer underwent surgery and was listed in stable condition.
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said a suspect was in custody.
- Officer killed
- Shane Seiber, 40
- Department service
- 10 years
- Location
- West Philadelphia
- Surviving officer’s condition
- Stable after surgery
- Suspect
- In custody
Sources
Related news
Hurricane Isaias kills four and leaves hundreds of thousands without power
Trump says Russia will supply diesel as fuel prices surge
Christa Pike returns to prison after surviving failed Tennessee execution
Nine dead after shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania
US sanctions International Criminal Court after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize
Isaias weakens after striking Florida and Alabama, leaving hundreds of thousands without power
Florida Zoo Shelters 30 Flamingos in Bathroom During Hurricane Isaias
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after record time at sea
Turbulence injures passengers and crew on Avianca flight diverted to Miami
Ontario police warn public after high-risk sex offender is released
Eight people killed in shooting at home in Erie, Pennsylvania
