Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross says 13 officers will be fired following an investigation into racist and offensive Facebook posts.

The officers are on a 30-day suspension with intent to dismiss, Ross said during a news conference on Thursday.

A total of 72 officers were placed on administrative leave after the investigation began back in June.

Four officers will be suspended for 30 days, while three will not face any discipline. The remaining officers will face disciplinary action ranging from reprimand to five-day suspension.

"I continue to be angered and very disappointed by these posts, many of these - in my view - violate the basic tenets of human decency," Ross said. "I'm saddened by the fact that there even some who would attempt to justify such hateful and vile behavior."

Read more: https://6abc.cm/2LTKkxY