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Man Acquitted of 2019 Murder After Flawed Police Investigation
Philadelphia DA says Eric Lewis was acquitted of Christopher Williams' 2019 murder due to deeply flawed police investigation.
In brief
Philadelphia DA says Eric Lewis was acquitted of Christopher Williams' 2019 murder due to deeply flawed police investigation. Eric Lewis was acquitted of a 2019 murder charge after a botched police investigation, with DA Larry Krasner calling the case 'deeply flawed' and 'arguably criminal'. Originally reported by…
Eric Lewis Acquitted of 2019 Murder
Eric Lewis was found not guilty of a 2019 murder charge after a botched police investigation.
DA Calls Investigation 'Deeply Flawed'
District Attorney Larry Krasner described the police investigation as 'deeply flawed' and 'arguably criminal'.
Lewis Has Criminal Record
Eric Lewis, 35, has a criminal record dating back to 2012 with prior charges of assault, gun offenses, and disorderly conduct.
2019 Case Involves Christopher Williams
Lewis was accused of fatally shooting 32-year-old Christopher Williams after a road rage dispute in West Philadelphia.
Police Officer Identified Lewis
A police officer who dated Lewis' sister identified Lewis as the shooter in the 2019 incident.
Officer Attempted to Lie
The officer who identified Lewis attempted to 'torpedo' his testimony by making up a complete lie about anonymous information.
Judge Ordered Police Review
The judge ordered the Philadelphia Police Department's Internal Affairs Division to review 'egregious and troubling conduct' by law enforcement.
Lewis Charged in Recent Shooting
Eric Lewis was charged in the Saturday shooting that killed police officer Shane Seiber and severely wounded another officer.
Seiber Was 10-Year Veteran
Shane Seiber, a 10-year veteran of the police force, was killed as a result of gunshot injuries in West Philadelphia.
DA Vows to Hold Lewis Accountable
District Attorney Larry Krasner vowed to remain 'deeply committed' to holding Eric Lewis accountable for the shooting.
Police Focus on Families
Philadelphia Police Department stated they would support Seiber's family while focusing on the investigation, not assigning blame immediately.
Here's the gist
Eric Lewis was acquitted of a 2019 murder charge after a botched police investigation, with DA Larry Krasner calling the case 'deeply flawed' and 'arguably criminal'.
