"Philadelphia Police Shooting Sparks Demand for Surveillance Video and $10K Reward for Gun Theft Suspect"

A witness to the shooting in Fairhill, Philadelphia, claims that officers stopped and searched them without provocation before a chaotic scuffle ensued, resulting in 28-year-old Alexander Spencer being shot in the back and a police officer being injured. The witness's account contradicts the police's initial statement that Spencer fired first. The incident has raised questions about the use of stop-and-frisk and has sparked calls for a detailed investigation and the release of surveillance footage. The shooting has also highlighted the strained relationship between the community and the police, with friends of Spencer alleging frequent harassment and a lack of trust in law enforcement.