# 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.
- Title: Man Acquitted of 2019 Murder After Flawed Police Investigation
- Summary: Philadelphia DA says Eric Lewis was acquitted of Christopher Williams' 2019 murder due to deeply flawed police investigation. Eric Lewis was acquitted of a…
- Keywords: eric lewis, larry krasner, shane seiber, philadelphia police, chris williams, homicide, court, acquittal, police investigation, internal affairs, news, local
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/killing-philly-police-officer-shooting-murder-botched-investigation-district-attorney
- Published: 2026-10-13T18:41:33.148+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: eric lewis, larry krasner, shane seiber, philadelphia police, chris williams, homicide, court, acquittal, police investigation, internal affairs, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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'.