GERMANTOWN - Authorities say a suspect who was fleeing the scene of a shooting in Germantown opened fire on police prompting several officers to discharge their weapons.The exchange of gunfire reportedly happened on Germantown Avenue near West Rittenhouse Street around 4:15 a.m.Authorities responded to reports of a shooting on West Chelten Avenue and Green Street around 4 a.m.
Police say the suspect fired shots at officers while running from the scene and several officers returned fire.Police have not reported if the suspect or any officers were struck by gunfire.A heavy police presence is on the scene as agencies investigate the shooting.