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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 15, 2015

PHILADELPHIA POLICE OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

15XX W. Lehigh Avenue
Please note that the following information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.
PHILADELPHIA-On Monday, September 14, 2015, at approximately 2:00 am, a robbery point of gun
occurred at 16XX W. Norris Street, committed by three (3) black males, who fled the area on foot. The
complainants were transported to Central Detective Division and interviewed. During the investigation three
(3) suspects were developed and 15XX W. Lehigh was secured for a search and seizure warrant in order to
search for the firearm and additional suspect(s) /evidence.
A 22nd District officer was positioned on the west side rear of the residence and another officer was positioned
in front. At approximately 5:50 am, Officer #1 heard noises emanating from the rear second story rooftop and
observed a male, who was later walking in his direction, on the roof. At that point, the officer ordered him to
stop, but the male ignored his verbal commands. As a result, the officer discharged his firearm two (2) times,
missing the male.
The male re-entered the residence and voluntarily exited the front door along with several other occupants,
including children. The officer identified the male and he was transported to Central Detective Division for
investigation. Search and Seizure warrant was obtained and executed; however, a firearm was not recovered.
There were no reported injuries as a result of this Police Firearm Discharge.
Suspect: Aaron Sims, 16-year-old male from 27XX Hicks Street
Charges: Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy and related charges
(Juvenile charged as an adult).
**Please note that the above information is preliminary as it is from the early stages of the investigation;
therefore, the information is subject to change as the investigation continues. **
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