Philadelphia, Pa., Aug 15, 2019 / 14:25 pm
After a standoff between police and a gunman in Philadelphia yesterday, in which six officers were shot, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has praised the work of the responding officers and called for solutions to root causes of violence.
"The terror that filled yesterday serves as a stark reminder not only of the fragility of life but also of the clear and present danger that illegal drugs and illegally obtained firearms pose to our community," Chaput said in a statement.
"In addition to our prayers, let's work together toward sensible solutions that address the root causes of continued violence and seek to lift up those struggling with addictions."
According to NBC News, police were attempting to serve an arrest warrant at a house in northern Philadelphia on Wednesday when the suspect, who had prior arrests for undisclosed infractions, opened fire.