Suspect in deadly ambush of Philly police officers has criminal history: Docs – NBC10 Philadelphia

Suspect in deadly ambush of Philly police officers has criminal history: Docs  NBC10 Philadelphia

Eric Lewis, the city employee accused of killing a Philly police officer and injuring another, has a criminal history, according to court records. The man accused of firing at 11 Philadelphia police officers, killing one and injuring another, has been found guilty of weapons and theft charges in the past. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has the story. Eric Lewis, the 35-year-old city employee who has been charged with firing at 11 Philadelphia police officers, killing one and injuring another, has a criminal history including previous weapons, theft and disorderly conduct charges, according to court records. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. Lewis, who worked for the Philadelphia Water Department, is facing 76 criminal charges for the ambush of Philadelphia police officers just after midnight on Saturday in West Philadelphia, according to court documents.

The charges include homicide of a law enforcement and murder for the killing of 40-year-old Officer Shane Seiber, as well as 10 counts of attempted homicide of a law enforcement officer, attempted murder, terroristic threats and other related charges. Lewis has also been found guilty of several crimes in the past, including weapons charges and theft, according to court documents. In 2012, Lewis was arrested and charged with theft by unlawful taking – movable property and receiving stolen property, which were both downgraded