Police sources say they have body cam footage that backs up their claim the suspect pulled a gun on officers.
"At this point, the male produced a handgun and points it at our officer. Our officer fires at least one time," said Philadelphia Police Sgt. Eric Gripp
"At some point during that physical altercation, the male fired at least one shot from his gun. When that shot was fired, officer two then discharges his weapon towards that male and that ends the struggle," added Sgt. Gripp
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