On Saturday February 18, 2023 at approximately 7:12 PM, Temple Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald attempted to stop three (3) individuals in the 1700 blk of West Montgomery Avenue in Philadelphia.  The suspects fled on foot with Officer Fitzgerald in pursuit.  One of the suspects disregarded Officer Fitzgerald’s lawful orders and a struggle ensued.  Officer Fitzgerald was shot by that suspect and later pronounced deceased at Temple University Hospital. 

The suspect was later identified by several witnesses as Miles Pfeffer, 18 years old. 

At 7:00 AM on February 19, 2023, The Buckingham Police Department and the Central Bucks Special Response Team took Miles Pfeffer into custody at 2377 Quarry Road in Buckingham. 

Numerous agencies investigated this tragic loss of life including: Bucks County District Attorney's Office, Bucks County Detectives, US Marshal’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, PA State Police, Philadelphia Police, The Office of the Attorney General of PA, Solebury Police, Newtown Police, Middletown Police, and Lower Makefield Police Department.

The Buckingham Police Department and the residents of Buckingham extend our deepest sympathy to Officer Fitzgerald's family, co-workers, and friends.  We grieve with you and are deeply sorry for this tremendous loss.