Philadelphia police ID suspect in officer-involved shooting, confirm previous gun, assault charges | Pennsylvania News – WFMZ.com

Philadelphia police ID suspect in officer-involved shooting, confirm previous gun, assault charges | Pennsylvania News  WFMZ.com

Shane Seiber, 40, died at the hospital after being shot three times while responding to reports of a man with a gun on a porch, officials say. Ally Mahoney is a Digital Producers for 69 News and WFMZ.com PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – A Philadelphia police officer died, and one other was wounded on Saturday morning following an ambush and shooting at a home in West Philadelphia, authorities confirm. “He fought valiantly, but he lost his life today,” Bethel said. 10-year veteran of the force, Shane Seiber, 40, was pronounced dead at the hospital after being shot three times while responding to reports of a man with a gun on a porch, officials say.

During the press conference, Bethel said that Seiber’s wife and family were by his side when he passed. He leaves behind his spouse and two children, a 7-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter. The additional wounded officer, a 33-year-old with five children, was shot 12 times. That officer is currently hospitalized but in stable condition, according to Bethel. On Saturday afternoon, District Attorney Larry Krasner identified the suspect as 35-year-old Eric Lewis. Records show Lewis had prior arrests for gun, drug, and assault charges between 2013 and 2020. According to Krasner, Lewis now faces charges of murder, homicide of a law enforcement officer, and multiple weapons offenses for