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Officer Mistaken as Robber and Shot in Face, Remains Critical

Officer Mistaken as Robber and Shot in Face, Remains Critical
Twenty-year veteran, Police Officer Jaison Potts was shot in the face by a homeowner who mistook him for a home intruder. Philadelphia Police Department
Brendon Fallon
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A Philadelphia police officer who was shot in the face on Aug. 6 by a homeowner who mistook him for an intruder, is in critical condition.

The homeowner, 59-year-old Ricardo Giddings, who mistakenly shot Officer Jason Potts, was shot in the ensuing exchange of gunfire with police and has died from his injuries.
Brendon Fallon
Brendon Fallon
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Brendon Fallon is a former reporter and photographer with The Epoch Times. He is the host and executive producer of NTD's "Vital Signs," a health show that zooms in on the important matters of health that come up in everyday life—connecting the dots across the broad canvas of our holistic wellbeing.
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