Philadelphia, May 3, 2008 – This afternoon a police officer, Sergeant Liczbinski (pictured, left), was shot in the Lower Northeast following a bank robbery. The officer was shot multiple times with a high-powered rifle. Mayor Michael A. Nutter, Police Commissioner Ramsey, FOP President John McNesby, Deputy Mayor Everett Gillison, and Managing Director Camille Barnett are at Temple University Hospital with the victim’s family, where the officer was pronounced dead.
“The City of Philadelphia and our family of Philadelphians have suffered a tremendous loss this afternoon,” said Mayor Nutter. “This loss of life of a fine Philadelphia Police Officer is just one more example of the senseless acts of violence that takes place here in our City. Attacks on Philadelphia Police Officers will not be tolerated.”
“I ask that we rally around his family, wrap our arms around them and keep them in our prayers. I want to extend my deepest sympathy to his wife Michelle and his children Matt, Stephen and Amber. They will need our on-going support as we grapple with what has happened,” said Mayor Nutter. “I thank Sergeant Liczbinski for putting his life on the line while protecting this great City. He has obviously made the ultimate sacrifice in serving his fellow Philadelphians. We all owe him a debt of gratitude.”
As a sign of respect Mayor Nutter has declared a 30-day period of mourning for Sergeant Liczbinski. During this period Mayor Nutter has requested that all City flags be lowered to half-staff for the next 30 days.
The Mayor is calling on the religious community to recognize tomorrow as a day of peace and to pray for Sergeant Liczbinski and his family.
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