National Guard Shooting Near White House: Suspect in Custody
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The June 2024 Philadelphia National Guard Shooting: A Timeline and Analysis
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Updated November 26,2024,21:28:47 EST
What Happened?
On June 3,2024,two Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers stationed near the intersection of 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Philadelphia discharged their weapons. The incident occurred around 2:45 AM, following an encounter with a group of individuals. NBC Philadelphia reported that the soldiers were providing security during ongoing protests related to the police killing of Walter Wallace jr. in 2020.
Initial reports indicated that the soldiers fired after a confrontation, but details remained unclear for several days. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw stated that the soldiers reported being approached by a large group and felt threatened. The soldiers were afterward taken into custody and relieved of duty. The Philadelphia Inquirer detailed the initial police response and the ongoing investigation.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 3,2024 (approx. 2:45 AM EST) | Two Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers discharge their weapons at 16th and JFK Blvd. |
| June 3, 2024 (Morning) | Philadelphia Police Department begins investigation. Soldiers are taken into custody. Fox 29 Philadelphia reported on the initial investigation. |
| June 4, 2024 | Pennsylvania National Guard announces an internal investigation. |
| June 5, 2024 | Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw provides a public statement outlining the initial findings. |
| November 26, 2024 | Investigations are ongoing; no charges have been filed as of this update. |
The Context: Protests and National Guard Deployment
The shooting occurred in the context of ongoing tensions stemming from the 2020 police killing of Walter Wallace Jr., a Black man shot by Philadelphia police during a mental health crisis. The New York Times reported extensively on the Wallace shooting and the subsequent protests.
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