By The Associated Press, AP
MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) A handcuffed man fired a gun police didn t know he had out of a police vehicle hitting an officer three times before fleeing from a western Pennsylvania police station, police said.
Koby Lee Francis, 22, of McKeesport, had been arrested after allegedly violating a protection from abuse order before Sunday afternoon s gunfire outside the McKeesport police station, Allegheny County Police Superintendent Coleman McDonough said Monday. McKeesport is located near Pittsburgh.
Officer Gerasimos Athans, 32, had wounds that weren t life-threatening and was expected to be discharged from the hospital in the next few days, McDonough said. Police are searching for Francis and said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Alleged Gunman on the Run After Pennsylvania Cop Shot Outside Police Station
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A Pennsylvania police officer is in stable condition after being shot multiple times outside a McKeesport police station. Local prosecutors identified a suspect who is reportedly on the run.
McKeesport Police Chief Adam Alfer told reporters that a man identified as Koby Lee Francis, 22, is wanted for attempted homicide after he allegedly shot police officer Geriasimos Athans multiple times on Sunday, Action 4 News reported. Despite being shot in twice in the neck and once in the left shoulder, Officer Athans is said to be stable and alert.
Moment handcuffed gunman, 22, shoots a Pennsylvania cop in the neck and shoulder with a hidden revolver before escaping
Police in Pennsylvania are searching for Koby Lee Francis, 22, accused of shooting McKeesport cop Gerasimos Athans three times on Sunday
Athans, a four-year veteran, was transporting Francis to police station after his arrest on a charge of violating a protection from abuse order
As seen in surveillance video, when patrol car pulled up outside police station and Athans went to retrieve Francis, the suspect opened fire
Police earlier seized a gun from Francis car, but apparently failed to find a revolver he had on him at the time of his arrest
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After being served a protective order, Koby Lee Francis, 22, was arrested outside a residence for violating that same order.
RT: This is who police are looking for in connection to the shooting of a McKeesport police officer. This is Koby Francis. If you know where he is please call police. Praying for the Officer. There is no word on his condition at this time. pic.twitter.com/1Zurq2GvDv
Police seized a firearm from the vehicle and took Francis into custody. He was combative and kicked out the window of the police car on the way to the station, police said. When the officer opened the vehicle door upon arriving at the station, Francis shot the officer three times in the neck and torso with a second gun, Patch reported.