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Gunman Charged After Philadelphia Police Officer Killed and Another Critically Wounded in West Philadelphia Shooting

A 35-year-old gunman faces multiple felony charges, including the homicide of a law enforcement officer, after opening fire on Philadelphia police early Saturday morning in West Philadelphia, leaving one officer dead and another critically injured.

Overview of the West Philadelphia Police Shooting

The incident occurred when officers responded to reports of an armed man on the porch of a residential property on North 52nd Street. Upon arrival, officers were met with heavy gunfire from the suspect, initiating an exchange of shots that resulted in two officers being struck multiple times.

Both wounded officers were rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for emergency trauma surgery:

• Officer Shane Seiber (Killed in the Line of Duty): A 40-year-old, 10-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, Officer Seiber sustained three gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries. He is survived by his wife and two young children.

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• Second Officer (Critically Injured): A 33-year-old officer and father of five was shot 12 times. Following intensive surgery, he remains hospitalized in serious condition.

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Suspect Identified and Criminal Charges Filed

Authorities identified the suspect as 35-year-old Eric Lewis. Lewis was taken into custody at the scene after being subdued by responding units. Investigators recovered three firearms from the area, comprising two handguns and a shotgun, with officials confirming that one of the handguns had been disarmed from an injured officer during the encounter.

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has charged Lewis with multiple offenses, including:

• Murder / Homicide of a Law Enforcement Officer

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• Attempted Murder

• Aggravated Assault on Law Enforcement Officers

• Weapons offenses and related charges

Official Responses and City Leadership Statements

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, Mayor Cherelle Parker, and local officials addressed the shooting during a joint briefing, expressing grief over the loss of Officer Seiber while commending the bravery of the officers who entered an active line of fire. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ordered flags across state facilities to fly at half-staff in honor of Officer Seiber’s line-of-duty sacrifice.

An ongoing internal affairs and homicide investigation remains active as authorities review body-worn camera footage and ballistics evidence from the scene. Lewis remains held without bail pending his preliminary arraignment.