Fox News: Philadelphia police officer shot in stomach while responding to dispute near high school

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Philadelphia police officer shot in stomach while responding to dispute near high school

A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the abdomen while responding to a fight near Overbrook High School on Wednesday afternoon.

                   
                       

A Philadelphia police officer was shot Wednesday afternoon while responding to a dispute near a high school.

According to Philadelphia Police Department spokesperson Officer Tanya Little, the shooting happened around 2:40 p.m. near Overbrook High School in the city's Overbrook neighborhood.

The officer was shot in the stomach and transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, authorities said.

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As of Wednesday afternoon, police had not provided an update on the officer's condition.

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A suspect was taken into custody at the scene, according to FOX 29 Philadelphia. A firearm was also recovered. 

It is not yet clear what led to the shooting or if it was connected to Overbrook High School.

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