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Philadelphia Police Car Struck By Gunfire As Block Party Disperses In Summerdale

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia police car was struck by gunfire as a block party disperses in the city's Summerdale section. The chaos erupted late Saturday night at Brill Street and Summerdale Avenue.

Police say someone in the crowd pulled out a gun an opened fire, striking an occupied police car.

An armed man on a motorcycle then took off, knocking a police officer to the ground.

The officer hit his head but is expected to be okay.

Police caught up with that man and took him into custody.

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