Philadelphia police officers shot 15 times combined in ambush attack, suspect found hiding in tree - Fox News
A Philadelphia police officer was killed and another wounded in an ambush attack by a suspect identified as Eric Lewis. The suspect, a municipal employee with a prior criminal record, was apprehended after a search.
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The incident highlights issues regarding public safety, law enforcement risks, and municipal employment vetting.
A Philadelphia police officer died Saturday after he and his partner were ambushed and shot multiple times while responding to a report of an armed man in the western part of the city. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner identified the suspect as 35-year-old Eric Lewis, who has a criminal record dating back to 2012, according to Pennsylvania court records reviewed by Fox News Digital. A municipal labor union also identified Lewis as an employee of the Philadelphia Water Department. Krasner outlined a series of charges stemming from the shooting, including attempted murder, attempted homicide of a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault and gun offenses. Prosecutors identified at least 11 potential victims, including the two officers who were shot and nine additional people who were fired upon.
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