In Delaware County, a confrontation during a traffic stop led to Chester City detective Steve Byrne and a suspect being shot. The incident occurred on Saturday, with Detective Byrne attempting to stop the suspect, who was wanted in connection with an earlier shooting. Detective Byrne was shot twice in the stomach but is expected to make a full recovery after undergoing surgery and is currently recovering at the Crozer Medical Center. The suspect, critically injured in the shootout, later died from the injuries. The Chester Police Department confirmed the suspect's death and provided updates on Detective Byrne's condition, stating he is out of surgery, through a Facebook post. Witnesses present during the incident shared their accounts with local media.
A trooper is recovering after a man shot him multiple times during a traffic stop attempt in Kent Friday evening. https://t.co/RwTA797Ag6
A suburban Philadelphia police officer who was wounded in a shootout is expected to make a full recovery. Steve Byrne of the Chester Police Department was shot twice in the stomach. The suspect was killed in the gunfight. https://t.co/uqs0TjSkdN
Chester City detective Steve Byrne, wounded Saturday in a shootout with a man suspected in an earlier shooting, is out of surgery and expected to recover. The suspect was critically wounded and died later. #LISTEN 🎧 https://t.co/ZiMay88ZKg
Pennsylvania cop shot attempting traffic stop, suspect fatally shot from returned fire https://t.co/wC6OsSpIZA
Chester police shooting: Officer shot attempting traffic stop; suspect shot and killed: officials https://t.co/dg1717mYNu
An officer with the Chester Police Department is recovering in the hospital after a shootout during a pursuit of a homicide suspect. @JohnnyNBC10 spoke with witnesses who were there as the incident unfolded. https://t.co/8jJGWDoBDc
#UPDATE: Chester police announced in a Facebook post that the suspect who was listed as critical earlier has died. CBS Philadelphia was told the injured officer is doing OK and recovering at the Crozer Medical Center. @HughesCBS3 reports. https://t.co/hYvRvdrcCX
Chester officer shot during traffic stop; suspect killed: sources https://t.co/3T4pS5f8DF
A police officer and suspect are hospitalized following a shooting in Delaware County Saturday. Details here: https://t.co/jCeFqcwa6h
Delaware County police officer shot, suspect also shot, authorities say https://t.co/U6eU8idUA2