Crime & Safety
Police Confirm Early-Morning Domestic Shooting In Northampton
Breaking: An off-duty Philadelphia police officer shot her husband outside their Northampton home early Tuesday, according to reports.
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer shot her husband outside their Northampton Township home early Tuesday, local police have confirmed. The incident happened this morning on Marmic Drive in the Holland section of Northampton Township.
Three children were at the scene of the shooting are uninjured, said Northampton Township Police Chief Michael Clark. The victim was taken to St Mary’s Hospital and is in stable condition, Clark said.
6ABC reports the male victim was wounded in his midsection.
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The identity of the alleged shooter and the victim have not yet been released.
"The investigation is ongoing with our detectives and members of the Bucks County DA’s Office, Clark noted.
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A news reporter for 6ABC posted this photo of the scene to Twitter:
Scene at home in Northampton Township. PD says off duty Philly PD officer shot her husband. He's in hospital now. @6abc pic.twitter.com/oElwN9WESa
— Bob Brooks (@BobBrooks6abc) April 18, 2017
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