(AP) – The lawyer representing the suspected gunman who opened fire on police officers in Philadelphia says his client called him during the standoff asking for help surrendering.
Shaka Johnson tells WPVI-TV on Thursday that Maurice Hill called him around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday saying he was barricaded in a house and wanted to come out. Johnson says he arranged a phone call with Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, Police Commissioner Richard Ross, him and Hill.
He says Hill has a newborn daughter and a teenage son, and he wanted to see his children again.
Johnson praised police for their handling of the situation.
Six officers were wounded. They’ve been treated and released from hospitals.
Ross tells the news site that he appreciated the attorney’s help, but it was ultimately the tear gas that ended the ordeal.
