BREAKING: A Philadelphia school safety officer, Craig Romanczuk, has bravely recounted his harrowing experience after being shot 11 times during a road rage incident. This shocking account comes as the man accused of the attack appeared in court today.
Romanczuk, a 68-year-old officer with the School District of Philadelphia, expressed disbelief at his survival, stating, “I don’t know why I’m still alive.” His miraculous recovery story, which he shared publicly for the first time, sheds light on the brutality of the attack that occurred on June 30 near Penn’s Landing.
During his shift, Romanczuk was flagged down by a frantic individual claiming to be a victim of road rage. As he exited his vehicle to assist, the suspect opened fire. “As soon as I stepped out, I was shot three times,” Romanczuk recalled, visibly shaken but resolute. “Somehow, I got the car in drive, and he shot me again. It was like nonstop.”
The officer was struck by 11 bullets, which penetrated his arms, torso, neck, and even his face. “You feel how strong the bullet is; it knocked all my teeth out,” he recounted. Despite the relentless assault, Romanczuk managed to drive his vehicle until it collided with a tree, ultimately leading to his rescue by first responders.
After spending two months recovering at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Romanczuk received a hero’s sendoff upon his discharge in August. “Now I know that there’s a God because I could feel all my coworkers and family praying for me,” he said, reflecting on how the attack has strengthened his faith.
The suspect, who remains in custody, was apprehended using Romanczuk’s own handcuffs. However, a hearing today revealed the shooter is still eligible for bail, prompting frustration from Romanczuk. “I don’t understand that because I was in the hospital for two months,” he expressed.
Despite the trauma, Romanczuk remains optimistic and grateful for his life. “Life is good,” he affirmed, while acknowledging more surgeries lie ahead. He is determined not only to fight for his recovery but also to advocate for justice in his case.
This developing story highlights the extraordinary resilience of Officer Romanczuk and raises critical questions about the judicial process for violent offenders. As investigations continue, many are left wondering what will happen next in this shocking case.
Stay tuned for updates as this situation unfolds.
