Official Statement from the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office Regarding the Accidental Firearm Discharge – May 8, 2025.

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Official Statement from the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office regarding the Accidental Firearm Discharge – May 8, 2025.

The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office confirms that there was an accidental discharge of a firearm involving one of our civilian employees. Fortunately, no one was injured. The matter is currently under active investigation, and as such, we are unable to provide additional details at this time. We take all incidents involving firearms seriously and are committed to a thorough and transparent review of the circumstances.

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The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office wants to ensure that Philadelphia residents can remain in their homes, which is why the Sheriff’s Office supports programs that help residents learn more about resources that are available. It is important that Philadelphia residents contact the Sheriff’s Office if they believe they have been illegally evicted by someone who was impersonating a Deputy Sheriff. The Sheriff’s Office will also continue to host food giveaways and other related activities to respond to the needs of all residents. If there are any questions that a resident may have, they can reach out to the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office at 215-686-3560 or 215-686-3542.

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