Miles Pfeffer, an 18-year-old from Bucks County, has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Temple University Police Officer Chris Fitzgerald. He faces a long list of charges connected to the shooting and a carjacking. MORE:
near the school's campus Saturday night, according to the District Attorney's Office.
The suspect, identified by authorities as 18-year-old Miles Pfeffer, was arrested on the 2300 block of Quarry Road in Bucks County around 7 a.m. Sunday.Pfeffer was transported to Philadelphia Police headquarters where he was charged with Murder, Homicide of Law Enforcement Officer, Evading Arrest, and related charges., according to police officials.
Authorities say the suspect tried to steal the officer's gun and a vehicle after the deadly shooting.
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