Philadelphia police identify officer who died after being found unresponsive in patrol car

BREAKING: Philadelphia police officer dies after found unresponsive in patrol car

BREAKING: Philadelphia police officer dies after found unresponsive in patrol car

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia police have identified the officer who died after she was found unresponsive in her patrol car along Christopher Columbus Boulevard Friday night.

Officials announced Saturday afternoon that the officer was 44-year-old Lynneice Hill. Hill was a 24-year veteran of the force and was assigned to the third district.

Hill family.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw confirmed the officer’s death after being rushed to Jefferson Hospital.

Outlaw says witnesses saw the officer unresponsive in his police car outside a TJ Maxx store and called 911. Medics arrived and attempted CPR.

Hard news to report. As you can see on the news, we lost an officer in District 3 to a medic…

published by 3rd Advisory Council of the Police District activated Friday, July 14, 2023

Members of law enforcement gathered outside Jefferson Hospital, where a procession began.

This is a developing story. Stay with CBS News Philadelphia for updates.

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