[h=1]'In the name of Islam': Masked ISIS gunman tries to execute Philadelphia cop by ambushing his car in hail of 13 bullets from another cop's stolen gun - but the officer miraculously SURVIVES[/h]
A masked man accused of firing shots at point-blank range at a Philadelphia officer said he was acting in the name of Islam and pledged allegiance to ISIS.
The suspect, Edward Archer, opened fire at officer Jesse Hartnett as he sat alone in his marked cruiser shortly before midnight on Thursday.
Hartnett, who was wearing a bullet vest, was hit three times in his left arm, but miraculously got out of the car to continue shooting as the gunman ran away.
At a press conference this afternoon it was revealed Archer, who has a criminal record, used a police handgun reported stolen in 2013.
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- The suspect, named by police as Edward Archer, opened fire at officer Jesse Hartnett as he sat alone in his car late on Thursday
- Officer returned fire, hitting his attacker at least three times
- Hartnett is in a stable condition with a broken arm and nerve damage
- At a press conference today it was revealed the gunman, who has a criminal record, used a police handgun reported stolen in 2013
- Suspect pledged his allegiance to ISIS after the attack
A masked man accused of firing shots at point-blank range at a Philadelphia officer said he was acting in the name of Islam and pledged allegiance to ISIS.
The suspect, Edward Archer, opened fire at officer Jesse Hartnett as he sat alone in his marked cruiser shortly before midnight on Thursday.
Hartnett, who was wearing a bullet vest, was hit three times in his left arm, but miraculously got out of the car to continue shooting as the gunman ran away.
At a press conference this afternoon it was revealed Archer, who has a criminal record, used a police handgun reported stolen in 2013.
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