A man who shot and wounded a policeman at point blank range as he sat in his patrol car was inspired by Islamic State militants, police said.<br />Edward Archer, using a stolen gun, fired at least 11 shots at Jesse Hartnett in Philadelphia.<br />Despite being shot, Mr Hartnett left his vehicle and was able to return fire, striking the gunman three times.<br />Mr Archer was arrested within minutes and later confessed to police he did it for Islam, officers told reporters.<br />"He has confessed to committing this cowardly act in the name of Islam," Police Commissioner Richard Ross said, because he believes "police defend laws that are contrary to Islam".<br />The 30-year-old from Yeadon, Pennsylvania, told police he pledged allegiance to Islamic State.<br />But there is no evidence that he was working with anyone else, Mr Ross said.<br />TAGS-<br />Philadelphia police officer ambushed 'in the name of Islam' - BBC News<br />Police: Suspect confessed to Philadelphia police officer shooting 'in name of Islam'<br />More news for Philadelphia police officer ambushed 'in the name of Islam'<br />Police: Gunman Said He Shot Philadelphia Cop in Islam's ...<br />Philadelphia police officer shot, injured in car - CNN.com<br />Philadelphia police identifies man who shot officer 'in name ...<br />Police: Suspect confessed to Philadelphia police officer ...<br />Philadelphia police officer ambushed "in the name of Islam ...<br />Suspect in Pa. cop ambush said he acted 'in the name of ...<br />Suspect 'Tried to Execute' Philly Police Officer in Name of ...<br />Philly cop ambushed, shot 'in name of Islam'
