PHILADELPHIA - Multiple police officers became the target of a man, who is now being charged with several counts of attempted murder, according to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.Keith Blount, 59, is accused of firing several ‘unprovoked’ shots at officers driving down the 3300 block of North 10th Street last week.
He was reportedly sitting in his car at the time.After police radioed for backup and established a perimeter, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said Blount jumped out of his car and continued firing at police.
Authorities say four officers returned fire, grazing the man in the head. He is expected to recover, according to the DA's office.MORE HEADLINES:No officers were struck by gunfire, but police say a cruiser was struck twice."These officers were literally just driving up the street when he decided to start shooting at the officers and hit the officer's vehicle," Outlaw said.Blount is charged with five counts of attempted murder and related offenses, and is being on $2.5 million bail with a mental health evaluation.
The DA says more charges are possible.Authorities also believe Blount may be connected to a shooting at a FedEx distribution center that happened hours earlier in nearby Tinicum Township. .