Philadelphia police officer killed, another injured responding to overnight call of an armed man, suspect in custody: news

Philadelphia Police Officer Killed, Another Injured Responding to Overnight Armed Man Call; Suspect in Custody

A Philadelphia police officer was shot and killed, and a second officer was injured, after coming under gunfire while responding to an overnight report of an armed suspect in West Philadelphia.

Key Details of the Shooting Incident

• Fallen Officer Identified: Officer Shane Seiber, 40, a 10-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, succumbed to his injuries following emergency surgery. He is survived by his wife and two young children.

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• Second Officer Wounded: A second responding officer sustained multiple gunshot wounds and underwent surgery at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where they remain in stable condition.

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• Suspect Apprehended: Police took 35-year-old Eric Lewis into custody at the scene.

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Overnight Call and Ambush

The incident unfolded early Saturday morning when officers were dispatched to West Philadelphia following emergency calls reporting an individual with a firearm. Upon arrival, officers encountered gunfire from the suspect, striking two officers before backup units could secure the perimeter and take the gunman into custody.

Criminal Charges and Investigation

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced that Lewis faces charges of homicide, attempted murder, and aggravated assault for shooting at the officers and firing toward multiple responding personnel. The Philadelphia Police Department’s Internal Affairs and Homicide units continue their active investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ordered commonwealth flags flown at half-staff in honor of Officer Seiber’s service and sacrifice.