Police officers help deliver a baby

Two Philadelphia Police officers including a rookie on his first day of patrol helped a pregnant woman deliver her baby at the intersection of Range Avenue and Weyerhauser Road on Monday morning, Police Chief Eric Lyons said.

The call came in at approximately 10 a.m. on Monday, March 11, that there was a female in an SUV at that intersection who was going into labor, according to Lyons. He said the fire department and EMS were also dispatched.

Officers Nicholas A. Walker and Officer Corey Murry were about four blocks away when they were dispatched to the scene.

“Officers arrived on scene first and rendered aid observing that the baby was in the breach position,’ Lyons said. “Officers stepped in and delivered the baby just as fire and EMS were arriving on the scene. The mother and baby were both in stable condition and were transported to a local hospital.”

Walker will have a year on the job in April but is familiar with stressful situations. previously serving for 15 years with the Philadelphia Fire Department.

“It was second nature for me even though we had to wing it,” Walker said.

Officer Murry on the other hand was a rookie on his call on his first day of patrol.

“I was proud of him,” Walker said. “I had to relay a lot of information to him for him to call back into communications and he did not seize up.”

Though thankful for his training, Walker said he was guided by his faith during the whole situation.

“I give all the credit to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” Walker said.

Walker said the mother was screaming while they delivered the baby but as soon as they were able to make sure the newborn baby boy was healthy they put him in her arms.

“During the delivery, she may have cursed me out but as soon as she saw the baby she immediately switched attitudes,” Walker said with a laugh.

Walker then gave the father a hug and congratulated him.

“He was very happy,” Walker said.

Walker said he hopes to build bridges and create peace in his community.