"Standoff and Shootings: Police Respond to Major Incident in East Lansdowne"

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"Standoff and Shootings: Police Respond to Major Incident in East Lansdowne"
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Two police officers were shot in East Lansdowne, Delaware County while responding to reports of a shooting involving an 11-year-old inside a home. The suspect started shooting at the officers, who were hit before the suspect retreated into the burning home. A fire broke out, preventing firefighters from approaching the scene. Both officers are conscious and alert at the hospital, and authorities fear the child and suspect may still be inside the home. Residents described a chaotic scene with rapid gunfire and SWAT team members assisting with evacuations.

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