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More than 2,000 attend Philadelphia police memorial run after Shane Seiber’s killing

The eighth annual Market Street Run for Blue drew more than 2,000 participants Sunday to honor officers killed or wounded in the line of duty. The event came about a week after Philadelphia Officer Shane Seiber was killed in a West Philadelphia shooting.

More than 2,000 attend Philadelphia police memorial run after Shane Seiber’s killing

More than 2,000 people took part in Philadelphia’s eighth annual Market Street Run for Blue on Sunday, gathering to honor police officers killed or wounded in the line of duty.

The event came about a week after Officer Shane Seiber was killed in a shooting in West Philadelphia. His death cast a fresh focus on the memorial run, which recognizes officers who have died or been injured while serving.

The event’s turnout brought thousands together in the city for a public show of support for officers and their families.

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