Temple Cop Murder Suspect Officer Killed In Cold Blood

Temple Cop murder suspect, Miles Pfeffer, was arrested on the morning of February 19th, Sunday, by the Philadelphia police. The Philadelphia District Attorneys office said Sunday that the suspect, Miles Pfeffer, was arrested shortly after 7 a.m. at his Buckingham Township home by township and Philadelphia police.

  • Temple Cop murder suspect, Miles Pfeffer, was arrested on the morning of February 19th, Sunday, by the Philadelphia police. 
  • “Police used the fallen officer’s handcuffs in placing the suspect under arrest,” county prosecutors said.

Temple Cop murder suspect, Miles Pfeffer, was arrested on the morning of February 19th, Sunday, by the Philadelphia police. 

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office said Sunday that the suspect, Miles Pfeffer, was arrested shortly after 7 a.m. at his Buckingham Township home by township and Philadelphia police.

“Police used the fallen officer’s handcuffs in placing the suspect under arrest,” county prosecutors said.

The late cop’s name was Christopher Fitzgerald. The university said that Officer Fitzgerald was shot and killed in Philadelphia on Saturday night while responding to a robbery.

Police say the officer tried intervening in a carjacking on 18th Street and Montgomery Avenue in North Philadelphia when he was shot. He later passed away at Temple University Hospital.

The late husband and father had been with the university’s police force since October 4, 2021.

Pfeffer was charged with murder, homicide of a Law Enforcement Officer, evading arrest, theft by unlawful taking, theft-receiving stolen property, VUFA, and related charges related to a carjacking. 

According to a source, the suspect was seen in video surveillance firing a handgun at the officer’s head after a foot pursuit and brief struggle.

The affidavit says that when Officer Fitzgerald fell to the ground, the suspect stood over him and fired ‘several more shots into the face and head area.’

The District Attorney’s office says Pfeffer searched the wounded officer’s pockets, tried to take his gun, and then carjacked another person.

The university said on Saturday that Fitzgerald was rushed to Temple University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. 

Pfeffer can allegedly be heard on the video saying, ”Give me the keys, or I’ll kill you,” during the carjacking. He then fled the scene in that vehicle.

The suspect was later picked up by his mother at 29th Street and Ridge Avenue and driven to their home in Bucks County, where he was taken into custody the morning after. 

Pfeffer was identified by his brother, who was with Pfeffer when Officer Fitzgerald initially tried to stop him from hurting him.

Regarding using the fallen officer’s handcuffs to arrest the suspect, Deputy Robert Clark said, “That’s a tradition that we do anytime there’s a fallen officer, and we felt that was important to remember Officer Fitzgerald.”

Temple University released a statement on Sunday afternoon mourning the loss of their brave officer. 

Friends and family of the late officer remember him as one of the most selfless and devoted police officers.

He was a praiseworthy father, husband, friend, son, colleague, and friend. His death has left an enormous hole in the hearts of all the people connected to him. 

The police association has also created a GoFundMe on behalf of Fitzgerald’s family to gather donations.

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