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Cops: Phila. officer intentionally struck, killed

Investigators believe the driver knew the officer and intentionally hit him as he rode his bicycle

By Police1 Staff

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia police officer was fatally struck by a vehicle Sunday night while riding his bicycle.

The officer, who was off-duty, was pronounced dead at Einsten Hospital shortly after midnight.

Investigators believe the driver knew the officer and intentionally hit him following some kind of argument.

The Associated Press reports the driver pulled over and is now in custody. Neither the officer nor the driver have been identified.