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Off-Duty Police Officer Stabbed In Southwest Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – An off-duty police officer was reportedly stabbed once in the right arm during a home invasion in Kingsessing.

The incident occurred on the 1000 block of S. 54th Street.

The victim was able to drive herself to the hospital.

The suspect is described as a 30-year-old man. He reportedly broke in through the rear dining room before assaulting the officer.

The suspect then fled the scene, but is now in police custody.

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