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Philly officer who fatally shot fleeing man in back will be fired

Officer Ryan Pownall will be suspended with intent to dismiss.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross leaves a news conference after announcing that Officer Ryan Pownall, a 12-year veteran of the force, would be fired.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross leaves a news conference after announcing that Officer Ryan Pownall, a 12-year veteran of the force, would be fired.Read moreCLEM MURRAY / Staff Photographer