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Two Men Plead Guilty in Deadly Shooting of Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O’Connor

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Two men, Hassan Elliott and Khalif Sears, have pleaded guilty to the 2020 shooting death of Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O’Connor. The incident took place during a SWAT operation in Frankford, where officers were serving a warrant related to a drug trafficking investigation.

According to court documents, the Philadelphia Police Department SWAT Unit broke into an apartment on March 13, 2020, located near Bridge and Duffield streets. Inside the apartment were Elliott, Sears, and two other individuals. As the officers approached, Elliott retrieved a rifle from nearby and began firing through a closed door toward the officers. Tragically, Sgt. O’Connor was fatally struck in the chest during this attack.

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The incident highlights the dangers law enforcement officers face daily while executing their duties. Sgt. O’Connor’s death has had a profound impact on the Philadelphia community and serves as a stark reminder of the violence officers often encounter in the line of duty.

Elliott and Sears now face justice for their actions, and their guilty pleas bring some closure to the case that has left many in mourning since the tragedy occurred. The trial sheds light on the risks officers take to uphold law and order and brings attention to the ongoing challenges police departments face in high-crime neighborhoods.

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