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Police officer shot and killed in West Philadelphia, man arrested

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Emily Neil
Police officer shot and killed in West Philadelphia, man arrested
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A Philadelphia police officer was killed and another wounded during a shooting incident in West Philadelphia on Saturday. The suspect, Eric Lewis, has been charged with homicide and multiple counts of attempted murder after firing at several officers.

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This event represents a significant violent crime incident involving law enforcement, prompting a major legal response from the District Attorney's office.

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said 35-year-old Eric Lewis shot at nine officers in addition to the two he struck.

A police car is seen in a file photo. (Alexandru Cuznetov/MCT)

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