Philadelphia Police Officer Raúl Ortíz, 60, was released from the hospital Saturday after being shot in an incident that killed fellow Officer Richard Mendez.
Philadelphia Police Officer Raúl Ortíz, 60, was released from the hospital Saturday after being shot in an incident that killed fellow Officer Richard MendezAt about 2 p.m., Officer Raúl Ortíz, 60, was released from Jefferson Hospital where he emerged to a salute and round of applause from fellow officers.
When a shootout ensued, police said, Mendez, who had been an officer for 22 years, was struck several times.
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