Over 200 Arrested For Looting, Violence, More In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — More people have been arrested and more police officers have been injuring during looting, violence, and other unrest in Philadelphia following the police killing of Walter Wallace Jr., according to the city.

Officials said since Monday night, 212 people have been arrested in the city for felony and misdemeanor crimes.

The 212 figure includes two people arrested for burglary and assault on Police, so the total number of individuals arrested for indictable offenses is 210, plus 18 for code violation notices.

Overnight Wednesday into Thursday, 40 people were arrested.

Four were for assault on police, 29 for burglary, five for failure to disperse or curfew violations, and two were for a stolen vehicle.

One police vehicle was damaged, as well. Eighteen police and fire vehicles have been damaged since Monday night.

Police reported 11 ATM explosions overnight.

Additionally, four more police officers were injured, but all were treated and released. In total, 57 officers have been injured in incidents since Monday. All but one, who was struck by a pickup truck and suffered a broken leg, were treated and released.

No curfew will be in place Thursday night. However, Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw urge all residents to stay home Thursday night unless travel is absolutely necessary, such as for work.