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Family of Robert Jones, shot and killed by off-duty Philadelphia officer, protests outside City Hall
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Family of Robert Jones, shot and killed by off-duty Philadelphia officer, protests outside City Hall

Sunday, November 3, 2024 4:00 am

Family of man shot and killed over protest by off-duty officer in Philadelphia outside City Hall

Family of man shot and killed over protest by off-duty officer in Philadelphia outside City Hall

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The family of a man who was shot and killed by off-duty Philadelphia police officer He protested in front of City Hall on Saturday.

Robert Jones, 54, was shot and killed on October 3.

Authorities say Detective Christopher Sweeney was stopped in the roadway when Jones approached his personal vehicle.

A man died after he was shot by an off-duty Philadelphia Police Department detective Thursday night.

That’s when Sweeney reportedly opened fire.

Sweeney is a 14-year veteran and remains on administrative leave as the investigation continues.

The Jones family, however, is now demanding Sweeney’s arrest.

Police told Action News they cannot comment on the ongoing investigation.

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