Philadelphia Chaos: Illegal Car Meetup Injures Four Officers, Stolen Camaro Found
January 12, 2025
Three of the injured officers are reported to be in stable condition, while the condition of the fourth officer remains unknown.
At Broad and Tioga, suspects drove at high speeds towards police, resulting in two police vehicles crashing into poles and buildings.
The crashed police vehicles contained two officers in one and a sergeant in the other, all suffering serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
During the attempt to stop a red Chevrolet Camaro linked to the meetup, it reversed and struck one officer, prompting at least one officer to discharge their weapon.
As of the latest update, no arrests have been made in connection with the illegal car meetup, although four individuals were arrested for reckless driving and assault on police.
Chaos erupted in Philadelphia during an illegal car meetup involving at least 50 vehicles at the Target on Monument Road just before midnight on January 11, 2025.
The officers were responding to complaints of drag racing and reckless driving when the situation escalated.
As police responded to the scene, four officers were hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the ensuing chaos.
As the crowd dispersed, some vehicles drove recklessly, leading police to pursue them to Broad and Tioga streets.
Police surrounded a home in Upper Darby searching for the suspect driver, who is known to law enforcement but was not located.
Police are continuing their investigation and collecting tag numbers from fleeing vehicles to identify those involved.
The red Camaro was later found in Upper Darby, confirmed to be stolen and had switched tags multiple times overnight.
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CBS Philadelphia • Jan 12, 2025
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PhillyVoice • Jan 12, 2025
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FOX 29 Philadelphia • Jan 12, 2025
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