Police take shooting suspect, Maurice Hill, into custody after a standoff on Aug. 14, 2019 with police, that wounded several police officers, in Philadelphia.Hill, who has an "extensive" criminal record, has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault of a law enforcement officer, simple assault, unlawful restraint, reckless endangerment, violations of the uniforms firearms act, causing or risking a catastrophe and possession of an instrument of crime, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said at Monday's news conference.
Hill's attorney, Shaka Johnson, told ABC News last week that he believed the standoff wasn't planned. He said Hill, who welcomed a baby two days earlier, was caught up in the moment and the situation escalated quickly.
(MORE: Several officers injured by suspect firing in shooting in Philadelphia; suspect in custody: Police) According to Johnson, Hill wasn't making demands to police and just wanted to end the situation in a way that ensured him no harm.
Hill will appear in court on Sept. 5, Krasner said. Johnson could not immediately be reached for comment on Monday.
Four others, whom Krasner did not name, were arrested in the case on charges including drug and paraphernalia possession and conspiracy, Krasner said Monday. They will appear in court on Sept. 3, Krasner said.
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