Fatal Police Shooting In Philadelphia Sparks Protests, Clashes Overnight

Police officers stand guard in Philadelphia following protests over the police shooting death of Walter Wallace on Tuesday.

David Delgado / Reuters

Updated at 9:34 a.m. ET

Violent clashes between police and demonstrators in Philadelphia erupted Monday night into the early hours of Tuesday after police fatally shot a 27-year-old Black man. Police reported that about 30 police officers were injured during the skirmishes, according to local media.

The man, identified by officials as Walter Wallace, was killed during a confrontation Monday afternoon in West Philadelphia.