Police: Off-duty officer charged after car injures 2 in home

PHILADELPHIA (AP) » Authorities say an off-duty police officer is facing charges after his car went out of control and crashed into a northeast Philadelphia home, hitting two residents and critically injuring one of them.

Police say the car was heading north on Caroline Road near the Northeast Philadelphia Airport when it went airborne and crashed into the home at about 8:20 p.m. Saturday.

Police say the car went through the property, leaving a 53-year-old woman trapped under the vehicle and unconscious. She was taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in critical condition. A 45-yearold man was injured on his right side and back. Two dogs were also struck.

Police say 27-year-old Gregory Campbell, an officer with the 14th district, was also taken to the hospital for treatment of a laceration to the head. Officials say he is facing charge of aggravated assault, driving under the influence and related offenses.

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw called the involvement of a police officer in such a case “appalling.”

“A family should always feel safe in their home, and yet the actions of this individual shattered that reality,” Outlaw said. “... Police officers must be held to a higher standard — even while off-duty — and I assure the victims and the public that a complete and thorough investigation will take place. My prayers remain with this family.”

Police: Man shot in Philadelphia mall in stable condition

PHILADELPHIA (AP) » A man was shot and injured at a northeast Philadelphia shopping mall over the weekend, police said.

Police said the 21-yearold man was shot in the neck shortly before 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Philadelphia Mills mall, formerly known as the Franklin Mills Mall.

He was taken to Aria Jefferson Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

Police said no one was arrested and a weapon wasn’t recovered. It wasn’t immediately clear where in the mall the shooting occurred.

WPVI-TV reported that police cordoned off an entrance to the mall.