Fleeing Man Killed by Own Gun

Police say the officers and suspect tumbled to the ground during the arrest and the man's gun discharged.

Philadelphia police say a man fleeing officers died after the gun he was carrying went off when the
officers tackled him.

Authorities say the man fit the description of a man spotted earlier with a gun when they chased him Friday morning in North Philadelphia.

Police say the officers and suspect tumbled to the ground during the arrest and the man's gun discharged, striking him in the groin.

He later died at a hospital.

The suspect's name has not been released. The officers were unhurt.
 

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