The hero Philly cop who survived an ambush attack earlier this year by an allegedly ISIS-inspired gunmanblew away Phillies fans at Monday’s home opener when he threw the game’s opening pitch — then turned around and proposed to his girlfriend. The lucky lady, who was not identified, accepted Officer Jesse Hartnett’s proposal as crowds cheered.
RELATED:Muslim organization with rumored link to cop’s shooting speaks out Hartnett, 33, is still undergoing medical procedures for the three slugs he took to the left arm when Edward Archer, ambushed him with a handgun on Jan. 7 and fired at him 11 times, police said.
Archer is charged with attempted murder. Investigators said while Archer claimed he was inspired by ISIS, he had no formal ties to the organization.
Fans gushed on social media after watching the hero cop propose.
Watch Philly Officer Jesse Hartnett propose to his gf after throwing out the 1st pitch at today’s @Phillies game!https://t.co/jmGrt8niLO
— Senator Pat Toomey (@SenToomey) April 11, 2016
Not only did Hero @PhillyPolice Jesse Hartnett throw out the first pitch….he also proposed to his girlfriend!! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/DYouQRRRm8
— Chrissie (@ChrissieM10) April 11, 2016
Big day for @PhillyPolice hero cop Jesse Hartnett. Throws out Phillies Home Opener pitch. Gets engaged. pic.twitter.com/nKI9eOGcyo
— Jeffrey D Kolakowski (@jdkolakowski) April 11, 2016
OMG Officer Jesse Hartnett just proposed after throwing the first pitch at the @Phillies home opener!! pic.twitter.com/eZxx0bZI99
— Alex Holley (@AlexHolleyFOX29) April 11, 2016
Officer Jesse Hartnett throws out the first pitch then proposes. Congrats! pic.twitter.com/rgyKD5PLVq
— Philliedelphia (@Philliedelphia) April 11, 2016
