According to the FOP, around 500 people were gathered on Broad Street.
Officials say the officer was taken to Jefferson University Hospital where he was treated.
According to police, other officers sustained injuries while trying to disperse the crowd. They were all treated and released.This incident comes shortly after Philadelphia police had to disperse other large groups on Saturday night.They also responded to the Philadelphia Mills Mall around 9 p.m. and to the area of Byberry Road and Roosevelt Boulevard around 10:30 p.m.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney responded to the incident on Sunday night with the following statement: "I wish the police officers who were injured last night a speedy recovery, and I am as always very grateful to the officers who put themselves in harm's way every day to protect the public and keep the peace.
"Car meets are disruptive, reckless, and often dangerous, which is why the Police Department has assembled dedicated teams of officers to monitor and address these events. I'm thankful officers were able to successfully disperse last night's large meetup without any further injury."
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