Philadelphia police officer wounded in shooting; several suspects arrested

Several suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting that wounded a Philadelphia police officer Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

Officials said the officer was shot at least twice after pulling over a vehicle shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in West Philadelphia and was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

First Deputy Commissioner John Stanford said the officer approached the passenger side of the vehicle and a struggle ensued with a passenger who opened fire, hitting the officer in the abdomen just under his vest.