PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After being honored during last Thursday’s Eagles-Ravens game, the six Philadelphia police officers who were shot during the Nicetown-Tioga shootout and standoff were recognized for their heroism before Tuesday night’s Phillies game. Six SWAT officers involved in the shootout were also honored.
Officers Joshua Burkitt, Michael Guinter, Shaun Parker, Nathaniel Harper, Ryan Waltman and Justin Matthews all sustained gunshot wounds during the shootout on Aug. 14.
Harper threw out the first pitch and got some pregame tips from Bryce Harper.