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Philadelphia Police Officer Killed in Ambush
Suspect Eric Lewis faces 76 charges after deadly ambush in West Philadelphia.
In brief
Suspect Eric Lewis faces 76 charges after deadly ambush in West Philadelphia. Eric Lewis, a 35-year-old Philadelphia Water Department employee, was arraigned on 76 charges including murder and homicide of a law enforcement officer following an ambush that killed police officer Shane Seiber. Originally reported by Fox…
Ambush in West Philadelphia
A deadly ambush in West Philadelphia killed police officer Shane Seiber and left his partner hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds.
Eric Lewis Arraigned
Eric Lewis, 35, a Philadelphia Water Department employee, was arraigned on 76 charges including murder and homicide of a law enforcement officer.
Charges Against Lewis
Lewis faces 76 charges: murder, homicide of a law enforcement officer, attempted murder, 10 counts of attempted homicide of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault, terroristic threats.
Shane Seiber's Background
Seiber, 40, was an Air Force veteran who served 10 years with the Philadelphia Police Department and had two children.
Shooting Details
The shooting occurred around 12:20 a.m. Saturday when officers responded to a report of a man with a gun and found an armed man on a porch.
Aftermath
Lewis was found in possession of two handguns and a shotgun, one of which belonged to the wounded officer.
In short
Eric Lewis, a 35-year-old Philadelphia Water Department employee, was arraigned on 76 charges including murder and homicide of a law enforcement officer following an ambush that killed police officer Shane Seiber.
