North Philly police standoff
2020 presidential candidates react to North Philly mass shooting of police
At least 11 aspiring commanders-in-chief shared their thoughts, prayers and perspectives on policy via social media.
A police officer patrolled the block near the shooting in Nicetown-Tioga
Matt Rourke / AP Photo
Updated Aug. 15
After six Philadelphia police officers were wounded in a seven-hour standoff and gun battle in North Philly on Wednesday evening, presidential candidates did what they do best: weighed in on Twitter.
As the hostage situation continued to play out at 15th and Erie in the Nicetown neighborhood, at least 11 aspiring commanders-in-chief shared their thoughts, prayers and perspectives on policy. It’s the first time a major breaking news event in Philadelphia has spurred this many reactions from the 2020 field.
Former Vice President Joe Biden
Mayor Pete Buttigieg
Former Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Julián Castro
U.S. Senator from California Kamala Harris
Governor Jay Inslee
Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke
Former Congressman Joe Sestak
President Donald Trump
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker
Author and entrepreneur Marianne Williamson
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang
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